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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,307.52, 190,868.16 and 84,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,307.52, 190,868.16 and 84,591.56 is: 116,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,307.52 : 190,868.16 = 84,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,307.52/190,868.16 = 84,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,307.52x = 190,868.16 × 84,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,307.52x = 16,145,835,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,835,408.73/138,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,738.67

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