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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,644.33, 191,329.30 and 74,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,644.33, 191,329.30 and 74,982.13 is: 103,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,644.33 : 191,329.30 = 74,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,644.33/191,329.30 = 74,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,644.33x = 191,329.30 × 74,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,644.33x = 14,346,278,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,278,201.40/138,644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,475.40

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