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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,164.23, 207,246.35 and 38,324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,164.23, 207,246.35 and 38,324.43 is: 57,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,164.23 : 207,246.35 = 38,324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,164.23/207,246.35 = 38,324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,164.23x = 207,246.35 × 38,324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,164.23x = 7,942,597,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,597,182.24/138,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,486.64

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