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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,953.73, 191,759.70 and 85,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,953.73, 191,759.70 and 85,268.42 is: 117,672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,953.73 : 191,759.70 = 85,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,953.73/191,759.70 = 85,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,953.73x = 191,759.70 × 85,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,953.73x = 16,351,045,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351,045,679.88/138,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,672.59

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