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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,985.88, 191,801.20 and 75,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,985.88, 191,801.20 and 75,323.68 is: 103,947.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,985.88 : 191,801.20 = 75,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,985.88/191,801.20 = 75,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,985.88x = 191,801.20 × 75,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,985.88x = 14,447,171,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,171,544.60/138,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,947.05

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