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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,652.28, 207,993 and 45,165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,652.28, 207,993 and 45,165.32 is: 67,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,652.28 : 207,993 = 45,165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,652.28/207,993 = 45,165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,652.28x = 207,993 × 45,165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,652.28x = 9,394,070,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,070,402.76/138,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,752.73

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