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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,303.48, 190,859.58 and 78,687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,303.48, 190,859.58 and 78,687.48 is: 108,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,303.48 : 190,859.58 = 78,687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,303.48/190,859.58 = 78,687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,303.48x = 190,859.58 × 78,687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,303.48x = 15,018,259,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,259,384.06/138,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,589.16

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