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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,392.94, 207,655.02 and 82,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,392.94, 207,655.02 and 82,343.78 is: 123,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,392.94 : 207,655.02 = 82,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,392.94/207,655.02 = 82,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,392.94x = 207,655.02 × 82,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,392.94x = 17,099,099,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,099,282.78/138,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,554.71

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