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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,263.44, 207,445.13 and 48,319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,263.44, 207,445.13 and 48,319.42 is: 72,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,263.44 : 207,445.13 = 48,319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,263.44/207,445.13 = 48,319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,263.44x = 207,445.13 × 48,319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,263.44x = 10,023,628,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,628,363.42/138,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,496.59

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