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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,969.78, 191,762.94 and 78,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,969.78, 191,762.94 and 78,540.36 is: 108,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,969.78 : 191,762.94 = 78,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,969.78/191,762.94 = 78,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,969.78x = 191,762.94 × 78,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,969.78x = 15,061,130,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,130,342.26/138,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,377.02

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