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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,711.68, 206,575.20 and 39,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,711.68, 206,575.20 and 39,208 is: 58,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,711.68 : 206,575.20 = 39,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,711.68/206,575.20 = 39,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,711.68x = 206,575.20 × 39,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,711.68x = 8,099,400,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,400,441.60/137,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,814.19

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