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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,186.96, 207,013.20 and 115,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,186.96, 207,013.20 and 115,733.76 is: 173,376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,186.96 : 207,013.20 = 115,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,186.96/207,013.20 = 115,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,186.96x = 207,013.20 × 115,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,186.96x = 23,958,416,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,416,005.63/138,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,376.82

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