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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,999.08, 190,437.78 and 78,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,999.08, 190,437.78 and 78,383.08 is: 108,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,999.08 : 190,437.78 = 78,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,999.08/190,437.78 = 78,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,999.08x = 190,437.78 × 78,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,999.08x = 14,927,099,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,099,744.76/137,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,168.11

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