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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,644.71, 191,329.83 and 74,982.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,644.71, 191,329.83 and 74,982.51 is: 103,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,644.71 : 191,329.83 = 74,982.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,644.71/191,329.83 = 74,982.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,644.71x = 191,329.83 × 74,982.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,644.71x = 14,346,389,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,389,934.62/138,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,475.93

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