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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,762, 191,491.56 and 79,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,762, 191,491.56 and 79,146 is: 109,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,762 : 191,491.56 = 79,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,762/191,491.56 = 79,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,762x = 191,491.56 × 79,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,762x = 15,155,791,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155,791,007.76/138,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,221.48

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