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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,651.45, 207,977.17 and 45,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,651.45, 207,977.17 and 45,157.20 is: 67,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,651.45 : 207,977.17 = 45,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,651.45/207,977.17 = 45,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,651.45x = 207,977.17 × 45,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,651.45x = 9,391,665,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,665,852.99/138,651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,735.79

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