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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,921.96, 191,712.30 and 78,492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,921.96, 191,712.30 and 78,492.72 is: 108,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,921.96 : 191,712.30 = 78,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,921.96/191,712.30 = 78,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,921.96x = 191,712.30 × 78,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,921.96x = 15,048,019,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,019,884.46/138,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,319.95

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