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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,886.22, 191,674.78 and 78,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,886.22, 191,674.78 and 78,467.96 is: 108,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,886.22 : 191,674.78 = 78,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,886.22/191,674.78 = 78,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,886.22x = 191,674.78 × 78,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,886.22x = 15,040,328,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,328,970.05/138,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,292.45

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