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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,972.19, 193,042.78 and 118,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,972.19, 193,042.78 and 118,274.76 is: 163,118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,972.19 : 193,042.78 = 118,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,972.19/193,042.78 = 118,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,972.19x = 193,042.78 × 118,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,972.19x = 22,832,088,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832,088,178.55/139,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,118.75

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