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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,901.44, 208,628.93 and 131,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,901.44, 208,628.93 and 131,067.88 is: 196,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,901.44 : 208,628.93 = 131,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,901.44/208,628.93 = 131,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,901.44x = 208,628.93 × 131,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,901.44x = 27,344,551,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,551,561.77/138,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,862.98

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