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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,925.20, 207,794.34 and 115,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,925.20, 207,794.34 and 115,989.60 is: 173,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,925.20 : 207,794.34 = 115,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,925.20/207,794.34 = 115,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,925.20x = 207,794.34 × 115,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,925.20x = 24,101,982,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,982,378.86/138,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,488.92

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