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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,909.72, 193,053.36 and 78,643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,909.72, 193,053.36 and 78,643.84 is: 108,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,909.72 : 193,053.36 = 78,643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,909.72/193,053.36 = 78,643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,909.72x = 193,053.36 × 78,643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,909.72x = 15,182,457,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,457,555.30/139,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,516.10

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