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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,108.46, 207,139.62 and 38,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,108.46, 207,139.62 and 38,278.75 is: 57,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,108.46 : 207,139.62 = 38,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,108.46/207,139.62 = 38,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,108.46x = 207,139.62 × 38,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,108.46x = 7,929,045,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,045,729.08/138,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,411.73

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