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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,983, 190,416.72 and 78,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,983, 190,416.72 and 78,367 is: 108,146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,983 : 190,416.72 = 78,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,983/190,416.72 = 78,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,983x = 190,416.72 × 78,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,983x = 14,922,387,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,387,096.24/137,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,146.56

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