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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,993.52, 208,779.12 and 112,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,993.52, 208,779.12 and 112,369.60 is: 168,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,993.52 : 208,779.12 = 112,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,993.52/208,779.12 = 112,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,993.52x = 208,779.12 × 112,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,993.52x = 23,460,426,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,460,426,202.75/138,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,787.91

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