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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,795.78, 191,527.02 and 78,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,795.78, 191,527.02 and 78,381.12 is: 108,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,795.78 : 191,527.02 = 78,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,795.78/191,527.02 = 78,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,795.78x = 191,527.02 × 78,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,795.78x = 15,012,102,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,102,337.86/138,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,159.65

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