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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,241, 190,772.58 and 78,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,241, 190,772.58 and 78,636.52 is: 108,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,241 : 190,772.58 = 78,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,241/190,772.58 = 78,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,241x = 190,772.58 × 78,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,241x = 15,001,691,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,691,802.62/138,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,518.40

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