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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,989.12, 191,703.51 and 88,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,989.12, 191,703.51 and 88,010.15 is: 121,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,989.12 : 191,703.51 = 88,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,989.12/191,703.51 = 88,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,989.12x = 191,703.51 × 88,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,989.12x = 16,871,853,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871,853,712.11/138,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,389.75

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