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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,614.16, 207,815.52 and 114,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,614.16, 207,815.52 and 114,848.76 is: 172,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,614.16 : 207,815.52 = 114,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,614.16/207,815.52 = 114,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,614.16x = 207,815.52 × 114,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,614.16x = 23,867,354,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867,354,780.76/138,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,185.55

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