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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,644.52, 191,329.44 and 74,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,644.52, 191,329.44 and 74,982.30 is: 103,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,644.52 : 191,329.44 = 74,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,644.52/191,329.44 = 74,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,644.52x = 191,329.44 × 74,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,644.52x = 14,346,321,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,321,468.91/138,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,475.58

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