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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,314.80, 207,472.20 and 85,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,314.80, 207,472.20 and 85,170.70 is: 127,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,314.80 : 207,472.20 = 85,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,314.80/207,472.20 = 85,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,314.80x = 207,472.20 × 85,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,314.80x = 17,670,552,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,552,504.54/138,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,756.05

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