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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,631.76, 191,360.85 and 82,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,631.76, 191,360.85 and 82,043 is: 113,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,631.76 : 191,360.85 = 82,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,631.76/191,360.85 = 82,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,631.76x = 191,360.85 × 82,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,631.76x = 15,699,818,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699,818,216.55/138,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,248.35

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