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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,548.91, 190,915.02 and 95,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,548.91, 190,915.02 and 95,541.51 is: 131,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,548.91 : 190,915.02 = 95,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,548.91/190,915.02 = 95,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,548.91x = 190,915.02 × 95,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,548.91x = 18,240,309,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240,309,292.48/138,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,652.49

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