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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,061.94, 206,789.35 and 114,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,061.94, 206,789.35 and 114,097.89 is: 170,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,061.94 : 206,789.35 = 114,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,061.94/206,789.35 = 114,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,061.94x = 206,789.35 × 114,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,061.94x = 23,594,228,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,228,509.47/138,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,895.97

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