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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,827.12, 295,086.24 and 138,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,827.12, 295,086.24 and 138,506.72 is: 191,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,827.12 : 295,086.24 = 138,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,827.12/295,086.24 = 138,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,827.12x = 295,086.24 × 138,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,827.12x = 40,871,427,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,871,427,219.53/213,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,142.39

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