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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,976.85, 190,266.28 and 115,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,976.85, 190,266.28 and 115,307.38 is: 159,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,976.85 : 190,266.28 = 115,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,976.85/190,266.28 = 115,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,976.85x = 190,266.28 × 115,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,976.85x = 21,939,106,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939,106,249.15/137,976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,005.70

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