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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,199.15, 206,966.52 and 78,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,199.15, 206,966.52 and 78,854.90 is: 118,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,199.15 : 206,966.52 = 78,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,199.15/206,966.52 = 78,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,199.15x = 206,966.52 × 78,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,199.15x = 16,320,324,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,324,237.95/138,199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,092.80

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