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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,299.97, 207,403.74 and 54,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,299.97, 207,403.74 and 54,038.28 is: 81,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,299.97 : 207,403.74 = 54,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,299.97/207,403.74 = 54,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,299.97x = 207,403.74 × 54,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,299.97x = 11,207,741,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207,741,375.17/138,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,039.36

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