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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,232.08, 207,309.48 and 38,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,232.08, 207,309.48 and 38,368.48 is: 57,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,232.08 : 207,309.48 = 38,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,232.08/207,309.48 = 38,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,232.08x = 207,309.48 × 38,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,232.08x = 7,954,149,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,149,637.19/138,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,541.99

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