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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,311.02, 190,872.99 and 84,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,311.02, 190,872.99 and 84,595.06 is: 116,743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,311.02 : 190,872.99 = 84,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,311.02/190,872.99 = 84,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,311.02x = 190,872.99 × 84,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,311.02x = 16,146,912,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,912,041.43/138,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,743.50

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