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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,168.62, 117,251.90 and 19,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,168.62, 117,251.90 and 19,004.12 is: 28,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,168.62 : 117,251.90 = 19,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,168.62/117,251.90 = 19,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,168.62x = 117,251.90 × 19,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,168.62x = 2,228,269,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,269,177.83/78,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,505.93

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