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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,612.67, 191,285.35 and 74,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,612.67, 191,285.35 and 74,950.31 is: 103,431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,612.67 : 191,285.35 = 74,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,612.67/191,285.35 = 74,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,612.67x = 191,285.35 × 74,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,612.67x = 14,336,896,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336,896,571.80/138,612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,431.36

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