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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,194.09, 190,811.78 and 135,987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,194.09, 190,811.78 and 135,987.10 is: 187,764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,194.09 : 190,811.78 = 135,987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,194.09/190,811.78 = 135,987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,194.09x = 190,811.78 × 135,987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,194.09x = 25,947,939,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947,939,961.02/138,194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,764.46

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