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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,243.51, 207,415.22 and 48,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,243.51, 207,415.22 and 48,299.54 is: 72,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,243.51 : 207,415.22 = 48,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,243.51/207,415.22 = 48,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,243.51x = 207,415.22 × 48,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,243.51x = 10,018,058,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018,058,436.43/138,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,466.75

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