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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,297.39, 190,448.87 and 120,139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,297.39, 190,448.87 and 120,139.89 is: 165,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,297.39 : 190,448.87 = 120,139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,297.39/190,448.87 = 120,139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,297.39x = 190,448.87 × 120,139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,297.39x = 22,880,505,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880,505,691.72/138,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,444.23

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