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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,858.93, 191,625.93 and 78,430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,858.93, 191,625.93 and 78,430.29 is: 108,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,858.93 : 191,625.93 = 78,430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,858.93/191,625.93 = 78,430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,858.93x = 191,625.93 × 78,430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,858.93x = 15,029,277,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029,277,261.42/138,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,234.14

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