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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,444.78, 191,053.88 and 74,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,444.78, 191,053.88 and 74,782.58 is: 103,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,444.78 : 191,053.88 = 74,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,444.78/191,053.88 = 74,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,444.78x = 191,053.88 × 74,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,444.78x = 14,287,501,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,501,452.68/138,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,200.00

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