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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,606.93, 206,907.66 and 121,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,606.93, 206,907.66 and 121,791.78 is: 181,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,606.93 : 206,907.66 = 121,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,606.93/206,907.66 = 121,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,606.93x = 206,907.66 × 121,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,606.93x = 25,199,652,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,652,207.03/138,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,806.58

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