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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,844.72, 191,605.26 and 78,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,844.72, 191,605.26 and 78,427.90 is: 108,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,844.72 : 191,605.26 = 78,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,844.72/191,605.26 = 78,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,844.72x = 191,605.26 × 78,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,844.72x = 15,027,198,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,198,170.75/138,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,230.25

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