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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,402.96, 190,999.89 and 84,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,402.96, 190,999.89 and 84,687 is: 116,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,402.96 : 190,999.89 = 84,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,402.96/190,999.89 = 84,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,402.96x = 190,999.89 × 84,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,402.96x = 16,175,207,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,207,684.43/138,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,870.39

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