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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,625.14, 207,927.45 and 38,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,625.14, 207,927.45 and 38,783.13 is: 58,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,625.14 : 207,927.45 = 38,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,625.14/207,927.45 = 38,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,625.14x = 207,927.45 × 38,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,625.14x = 8,064,076,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,076,544.19/138,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,171.82

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