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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,161.58, 190,662.03 and 78,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,161.58, 190,662.03 and 78,545.58 is: 108,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,161.58 : 190,662.03 = 78,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,161.58/190,662.03 = 78,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,161.58x = 190,662.03 × 78,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,161.58x = 14,975,659,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,659,730.33/138,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,392.36

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