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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,066.50, 206,835.90 and 115,720.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,066.50, 206,835.90 and 115,720.22 is: 173,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,066.50 : 206,835.90 = 115,720.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,066.50/206,835.90 = 115,720.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,066.50x = 206,835.90 × 115,720.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,066.50x = 23,935,095,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935,095,851.90/138,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,359.18

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