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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,638.80, 207,958.20 and 137,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,638.80, 207,958.20 and 137,472.40 is: 206,208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,638.80 : 207,958.20 = 137,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,638.80/207,958.20 = 137,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,638.80x = 207,958.20 × 137,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,638.80x = 28,588,512,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,512,853.68/138,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,208.60

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