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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,607.96, 191,279.01 and 74,945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,607.96, 191,279.01 and 74,945.74 is: 103,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,607.96 : 191,279.01 = 74,945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,607.96/191,279.01 = 74,945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,607.96x = 191,279.01 × 74,945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,607.96x = 14,335,546,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335,546,950.92/138,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,425.13

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