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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,188.09, 206,949.96 and 78,843.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,188.09, 206,949.96 and 78,843.85 is: 118,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,188.09 : 206,949.96 = 78,843.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,188.09/206,949.96 = 78,843.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,188.09x = 206,949.96 × 78,843.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,188.09x = 16,316,731,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,731,603.75/138,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,076.25

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