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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,906.72, 193,049.22 and 78,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,906.72, 193,049.22 and 78,640.84 is: 108,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,906.72 : 193,049.22 = 78,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,906.72/193,049.22 = 78,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,906.72x = 193,049.22 × 78,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,906.72x = 15,181,552,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,552,822.14/139,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,511.96

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