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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,638.23, 206,317.92 and 93,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,638.23, 206,317.92 and 93,269.46 is: 139,809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,638.23 : 206,317.92 = 93,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,638.23/206,317.92 = 93,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,638.23x = 206,317.92 × 93,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,638.23x = 19,243,160,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,160,986.72/137,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,809.71

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