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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,368.72, 190,949.96 and 78,756.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,368.72, 190,949.96 and 78,756.56 is: 108,684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,368.72 : 190,949.96 = 78,756.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,368.72/190,949.96 = 78,756.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,368.72x = 190,949.96 × 78,756.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,368.72x = 15,038,561,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,561,981.74/138,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,684.69

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