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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,327.80, 207,491.70 and 85,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,327.80, 207,491.70 and 85,839.80 is: 128,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,327.80 : 207,491.70 = 85,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,327.80/207,491.70 = 85,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,327.80x = 207,491.70 × 85,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,327.80x = 17,811,046,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,811,046,029.66/138,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,759.70

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