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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,389.88, 190,982.58 and 81,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,389.88, 190,982.58 and 81,034.92 is: 111,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,389.88 : 190,982.58 = 81,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,389.88/190,982.58 = 81,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,389.88x = 190,982.58 × 81,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,389.88x = 15,476,258,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,476,258,091.69/138,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,830.85

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