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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,265.20, 207,397.80 and 68,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,265.20, 207,397.80 and 68,281.20 is: 102,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,265.20 : 207,397.80 = 68,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,265.20/207,397.80 = 68,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,265.20x = 207,397.80 × 68,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,265.20x = 14,161,370,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,370,661.36/138,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,421.80

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