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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,651.93, 207,977.89 and 45,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,651.93, 207,977.89 and 45,157.68 is: 67,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,651.93 : 207,977.89 = 45,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,651.93/207,977.89 = 45,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,651.93x = 207,977.89 × 45,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,651.93x = 9,391,799,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,799,003.70/138,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,736.52

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