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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,332.20, 207,498.30 and 85,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,332.20, 207,498.30 and 85,844.20 is: 128,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,332.20 : 207,498.30 = 85,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,332.20/207,498.30 = 85,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,332.20x = 207,498.30 × 85,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,332.20x = 17,812,525,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812,525,564.86/138,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,766.30

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