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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,508.91, 191,214.56 and 98,318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,508.91, 191,214.56 and 98,318.68 is: 135,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,508.91 : 191,214.56 = 98,318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,508.91/191,214.56 = 98,318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,508.91x = 191,214.56 × 98,318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,508.91x = 18,799,963,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,963,135.98/138,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,731.08

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