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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,659.28, 208,033.44 and 96,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,659.28, 208,033.44 and 96,144 is: 144,246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,659.28 : 208,033.44 = 96,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,659.28/208,033.44 = 96,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,659.28x = 208,033.44 × 96,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,659.28x = 20,001,167,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,167,055.36/138,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,246.87

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