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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,979, 190,411.20 and 78,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,979, 190,411.20 and 78,363 is: 108,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,979 : 190,411.20 = 78,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,979/190,411.20 = 78,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,979x = 190,411.20 × 78,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,979x = 14,921,192,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,192,865.60/137,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,141.04

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