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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,622.68, 207,947.12 and 38,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,622.68, 207,947.12 and 38,782.89 is: 58,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,622.68 : 207,947.12 = 38,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,622.68/207,947.12 = 38,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,622.68x = 207,947.12 × 38,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,622.68x = 8,064,790,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,790,086.86/138,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,178.00

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