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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,054.08, 190,513.68 and 78,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,054.08, 190,513.68 and 78,438.08 is: 108,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,054.08 : 190,513.68 = 78,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,054.08/190,513.68 = 78,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,054.08x = 190,513.68 × 78,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,054.08x = 14,943,527,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,527,272.93/138,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,244.01

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