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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,317.60, 207,670.80 and 85,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,317.60, 207,670.80 and 85,829.60 is: 128,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,317.60 : 207,670.80 = 85,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,317.60/207,670.80 = 85,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,317.60x = 207,670.80 × 85,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,317.60x = 17,824,301,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,301,695.68/138,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,865.03

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