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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,091.71, 258,110.10 and 138,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,091.71, 258,110.10 and 138,150.60 is: 190,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,091.71 : 258,110.10 = 138,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,091.71/258,110.10 = 138,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,091.71x = 258,110.10 × 138,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,091.71x = 35,658,065,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658,065,181.06/187,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,591.37

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