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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,460.52, 207,705.36 and 68,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,460.52, 207,705.36 and 68,272.40 is: 102,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,460.52 : 207,705.36 = 68,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,460.52/207,705.36 = 68,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,460.52x = 207,705.36 × 68,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,460.52x = 14,180,543,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,543,420.06/138,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,415.79

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