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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,907.90, 206,714.70 and 78,615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,907.90, 206,714.70 and 78,615.90 is: 117,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,907.90 : 206,714.70 = 78,615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,907.90/206,714.70 = 78,615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,907.90x = 206,714.70 × 78,615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,907.90x = 16,251,062,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,062,183.73/137,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,839.97

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