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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,901.61, 191,672.86 and 78,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,901.61, 191,672.86 and 78,477.50 is: 108,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,901.61 : 191,672.86 = 78,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,901.61/191,672.86 = 78,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,901.61x = 191,672.86 × 78,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,901.61x = 15,042,006,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,006,870.65/138,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,292.53

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