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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,797.57, 191,863.46 and 123,838.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,797.57, 191,863.46 and 123,838.49 is: 171,185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,797.57 : 191,863.46 = 123,838.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,797.57/191,863.46 = 123,838.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,797.57x = 191,863.46 × 123,838.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,797.57x = 23,760,081,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,760,081,961.83/138,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.14

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