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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,165, 190,667.70 and 78,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,165, 190,667.70 and 78,549 is: 108,397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,165 : 190,667.70 = 78,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,165/190,667.70 = 78,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,165x = 190,667.70 × 78,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,165x = 14,976,757,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976,757,167.30/138,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,397.62

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