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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,974.68, 193,167.95 and 78,722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,974.68, 193,167.95 and 78,722.04 is: 108,638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,974.68 : 193,167.95 = 78,722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,974.68/193,167.95 = 78,722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,974.68x = 193,167.95 × 78,722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,974.68x = 15,206,575,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,575,283.42/139,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,638.05

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