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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,174.45, 190,703.61 and 87,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,174.45, 190,703.61 and 87,214.92 is: 120,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,174.45 : 190,703.61 = 87,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,174.45/190,703.61 = 87,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,174.45x = 190,703.61 × 87,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,174.45x = 16,632,200,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,200,089.86/138,174.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,371.02

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