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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,975.43, 193,168.99 and 78,722.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,975.43, 193,168.99 and 78,722.79 is: 108,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,975.43 : 193,168.99 = 78,722.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,975.43/193,168.99 = 78,722.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,975.43x = 193,168.99 × 78,722.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,975.43x = 15,206,801,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,801,637.48/139,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,639.08

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