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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,966.67, 191,703.58 and 87,893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,966.67, 191,703.58 and 87,893.39 is: 121,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,966.67 : 191,703.58 = 87,893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,966.67/191,703.58 = 87,893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,966.67x = 191,703.58 × 87,893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,966.67x = 16,849,477,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849,477,196.93/138,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,248.33

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