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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,168.95, 207,252.68 and 119,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,168.95, 207,252.68 and 119,391.86 is: 179,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,168.95 : 207,252.68 = 119,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,168.95/207,252.68 = 119,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,168.95x = 207,252.68 × 119,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,168.95x = 24,744,282,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744,282,876.36/138,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,087.15

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