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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,702, 191,434.72 and 79,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,702, 191,434.72 and 79,086 is: 109,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,702 : 191,434.72 = 79,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,702/191,434.72 = 79,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,702x = 191,434.72 × 79,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,702x = 15,139,806,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,806,265.92/138,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,153.48

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