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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,161.13, 190,662.35 and 78,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,161.13, 190,662.35 and 78,545.13 is: 108,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,161.13 : 190,662.35 = 78,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,161.13/190,662.35 = 78,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,161.13x = 190,662.35 × 78,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,161.13x = 14,975,599,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,599,066.86/138,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,392.27

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