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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,873.86, 191,657.72 and 78,455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,873.86, 191,657.72 and 78,455.58 is: 108,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,873.86 : 191,657.72 = 78,455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,873.86/191,657.72 = 78,455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,873.86x = 191,657.72 × 78,455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,873.86x = 15,036,617,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,617,191.80/138,873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,275.36

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