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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,639.78, 191,149.28 and 115,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,639.78, 191,149.28 and 115,702.46 is: 159,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,639.78 : 191,149.28 = 115,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,639.78/191,149.28 = 115,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,639.78x = 191,149.28 × 115,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,639.78x = 22,116,441,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,441,923.23/138,639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,524.50

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