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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,605.38, 191,102.03 and 115,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,605.38, 191,102.03 and 115,668.30 is: 159,477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,605.38 : 191,102.03 = 115,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,605.38/191,102.03 = 115,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,605.38x = 191,102.03 × 115,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,605.38x = 22,104,448,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,448,159.33/138,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,477.57

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