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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,949, 190,369.84 and 78,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,949, 190,369.84 and 78,333 is: 108,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,949 : 190,369.84 = 78,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,949/190,369.84 = 78,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,949x = 190,369.84 × 78,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,949x = 14,912,240,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912,240,676.72/137,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,099.66

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