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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,909.85, 208,367.85 and 96,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,909.85, 208,367.85 and 96,173.17 is: 144,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,909.85 : 208,367.85 = 96,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,909.85/208,367.85 = 96,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,909.85x = 208,367.85 × 96,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,909.85x = 20,039,396,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,396,660.58/138,909.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,261.88

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