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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,624.63, 191,295.12 and 81,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,624.63, 191,295.12 and 81,255.96 is: 112,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,624.63 : 191,295.12 = 81,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,624.63/191,295.12 = 81,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,624.63x = 191,295.12 × 81,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,624.63x = 15,543,868,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543,868,618.92/138,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,129.20

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