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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,305.20, 207,457.80 and 85,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,305.20, 207,457.80 and 85,817.20 is: 128,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,305.20 : 207,457.80 = 85,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,305.20/207,457.80 = 85,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,305.20x = 207,457.80 × 85,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,305.20x = 17,803,447,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,447,514.16/138,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,725.80

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