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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,942, 190,360.16 and 78,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,942, 190,360.16 and 78,326 is: 108,089.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,942 : 190,360.16 = 78,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,942/190,360.16 = 78,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,942x = 190,360.16 × 78,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,942x = 14,910,149,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910,149,892.16/137,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,089.99

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