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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,639.58, 207,937.68 and 45,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,639.58, 207,937.68 and 45,144.70 is: 67,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,639.58 : 207,937.68 = 45,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,639.58/207,937.68 = 45,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,639.58x = 207,937.68 × 45,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,639.58x = 9,387,284,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387,284,182.30/138,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,709.99

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