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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,644.59, 191,329.66 and 74,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,644.59, 191,329.66 and 74,982.38 is: 103,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,644.59 : 191,329.66 = 74,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,644.59/191,329.66 = 74,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,644.59x = 191,329.66 × 74,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,644.59x = 14,346,353,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,353,374.80/138,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,475.76

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