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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,177.20, 207,265.80 and 104,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,177.20, 207,265.80 and 104,999.60 is: 157,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,177.20 : 207,265.80 = 104,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,177.20/207,265.80 = 104,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,177.20x = 207,265.80 × 104,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,177.20x = 21,762,826,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,826,093.68/138,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,499.40

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