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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,219.70, 207,329.55 and 68,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,219.70, 207,329.55 and 68,235.70 is: 102,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,219.70 : 207,329.55 = 68,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,219.70/207,329.55 = 68,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,219.70x = 207,329.55 × 68,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,219.70x = 14,147,276,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147,276,974.94/138,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,353.55

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