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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,275.96, 207,478.49 and 71,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,275.96, 207,478.49 and 71,679.76 is: 107,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,275.96 : 207,478.49 = 71,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,275.96/207,478.49 = 71,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,275.96x = 207,478.49 × 71,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,275.96x = 14,872,007,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872,007,491.27/138,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,553.10

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