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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,861.93, 191,630.07 and 78,433.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,861.93, 191,630.07 and 78,433.29 is: 108,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,861.93 : 191,630.07 = 78,433.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,861.93/191,630.07 = 78,433.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,861.93x = 191,630.07 × 78,433.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,861.93x = 15,030,176,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,176,853.03/138,861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,238.28

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