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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,907.92, 191,683.46 and 78,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,907.92, 191,683.46 and 78,481.10 is: 108,298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,907.92 : 191,683.46 = 78,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,907.92/191,683.46 = 78,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,907.92x = 191,683.46 × 78,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,907.92x = 15,043,528,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,528,792.61/138,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,298.57

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