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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,901.88, 193,137.72 and 108,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,901.88, 193,137.72 and 108,788.16 is: 150,184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,901.88 : 193,137.72 = 108,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,901.88/193,137.72 = 108,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,901.88x = 193,137.72 × 108,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,901.88x = 21,011,097,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011,097,185.40/139,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,184.52

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