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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,427.60, 207,349.80 and 138,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,427.60, 207,349.80 and 138,427.60 is: 207,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,427.60 : 207,349.80 = 138,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,427.60/207,349.80 = 138,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,427.60x = 207,349.80 × 138,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,427.60x = 28,702,935,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702,935,174.48/138,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,349.80

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