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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,049.68, 190,038.42 and 102,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,049.68, 190,038.42 and 102,172.08 is: 140,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,049.68 : 190,038.42 = 102,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,049.68/190,038.42 = 102,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,049.68x = 190,038.42 × 102,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,049.68x = 19,416,620,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,620,651.31/138,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,649.52

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