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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,778.56, 191,388.48 and 91,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,778.56, 191,388.48 and 91,014.72 is: 125,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,778.56 : 191,388.48 = 91,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,778.56/191,388.48 = 91,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,778.56x = 191,388.48 × 91,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,778.56x = 17,419,168,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419,168,918.43/138,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,517.72

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