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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,600.68, 208,251.36 and 132,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,600.68, 208,251.36 and 132,995.66 is: 199,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,600.68 : 208,251.36 = 132,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,600.68/208,251.36 = 132,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,600.68x = 208,251.36 × 132,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,600.68x = 27,696,526,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,526,027.84/138,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,829.66

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