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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,215.70, 207,323.55 and 68,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,215.70, 207,323.55 and 68,231.70 is: 102,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,215.70 : 207,323.55 = 68,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,215.70/207,323.55 = 68,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,215.70x = 207,323.55 × 68,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,215.70x = 14,146,038,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,038,266.54/138,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,347.55

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