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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,468.56, 286,775.16 and 138,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,468.56, 286,775.16 and 138,757 is: 207,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,468.56 : 286,775.16 = 138,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,468.56/286,775.16 = 138,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,468.56x = 286,775.16 × 138,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,468.56x = 39,792,060,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,060,876.12/191,468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,825.56

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