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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,511.23, 191,131.68 and 84,811.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,511.23, 191,131.68 and 84,811.47 is: 117,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,511.23 : 191,131.68 = 84,811.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,511.23/191,131.68 = 84,811.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,511.23x = 191,131.68 × 84,811.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,511.23x = 16,210,158,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,210,158,744.37/138,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,031.37

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