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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,221.20, 207,331.80 and 68,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,221.20, 207,331.80 and 68,237.20 is: 102,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,221.20 : 207,331.80 = 68,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,221.20/207,331.80 = 68,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,221.20x = 207,331.80 × 68,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,221.20x = 14,147,741,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147,741,502.96/138,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,355.80

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