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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,990.12, 191,794.82 and 78,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,990.12, 191,794.82 and 78,566.12 is: 108,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,990.12 : 191,794.82 = 78,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,990.12/191,794.82 = 78,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,990.12x = 191,794.82 × 78,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,990.12x = 15,068,574,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,574,843.50/138,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,414.72

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