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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,941.41, 193,105.22 and 78,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,941.41, 193,105.22 and 78,681.11 is: 108,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,941.41 : 193,105.22 = 78,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,941.41/193,105.22 = 78,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,941.41x = 193,105.22 × 78,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,941.41x = 15,193,731,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,731,697.46/139,941.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,572.10

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