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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,429.70, 193,932.80 and 138,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,429.70, 193,932.80 and 138,429.70 is: 193,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,429.70 : 193,932.80 = 138,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,429.70/193,932.80 = 138,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,429.70x = 193,932.80 × 138,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,429.70x = 26,846,059,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846,059,324.16/138,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,932.80

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