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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,220.68, 190,744.82 and 78,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,220.68, 190,744.82 and 78,604.68 is: 108,474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,220.68 : 190,744.82 = 78,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,220.68/190,744.82 = 78,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,220.68x = 190,744.82 × 78,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,220.68x = 14,993,435,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,435,537.76/138,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,474.62

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