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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,001.70, 207,002.55 and 78,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,001.70, 207,002.55 and 78,952.70 is: 118,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,001.70 : 207,002.55 = 78,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,001.70/207,002.55 = 78,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,001.70x = 207,002.55 × 78,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,001.70x = 16,343,410,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,410,229.39/138,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,429.05

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