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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,969.83, 191,778.61 and 75,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,969.83, 191,778.61 and 75,307.62 is: 103,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,969.83 : 191,778.61 = 75,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,969.83/191,778.61 = 75,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,969.83x = 191,778.61 × 75,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,969.83x = 14,442,391,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,391,165.45/138,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,924.66

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