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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,467.14, 207,702.36 and 38,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,467.14, 207,702.36 and 38,621.26 is: 57,932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,467.14 : 207,702.36 = 38,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,467.14/207,702.36 = 38,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,467.14x = 207,702.36 × 38,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,467.14x = 8,021,726,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,726,655.07/138,467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,932.35

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