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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,859.28, 193,216.70 and 112,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,859.28, 193,216.70 and 112,955.08 is: 156,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,859.28 : 193,216.70 = 112,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,859.28/193,216.70 = 112,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,859.28x = 193,216.70 × 112,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,859.28x = 21,824,807,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,807,805.84/139,859.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,048.34

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