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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,617.20, 207,925.80 and 138,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,617.20, 207,925.80 and 138,617.20 is: 207,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,617.20 : 207,925.80 = 138,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,617.20/207,925.80 = 138,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,617.20x = 207,925.80 × 138,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,617.20x = 28,822,092,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822,092,203.76/138,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,925.80

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