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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,011.96, 206,753.98 and 115,665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,011.96, 206,753.98 and 115,665.61 is: 173,277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,011.96 : 206,753.98 = 115,665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,011.96/206,753.98 = 115,665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,011.96x = 206,753.98 × 115,665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,011.96x = 23,914,325,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914,325,216.63/138,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,277.19

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