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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,186.72, 206,202.36 and 123,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,186.72, 206,202.36 and 123,293.28 is: 183,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,186.72 : 206,202.36 = 123,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,186.72/206,202.36 = 123,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,186.72x = 206,202.36 × 123,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,186.72x = 25,423,365,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,365,308.14/138,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,978.35

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