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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,652.87, 207,979.31 and 45,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,652.87, 207,979.31 and 45,158.62 is: 67,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,652.87 : 207,979.31 = 45,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,652.87/207,979.31 = 45,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,652.87x = 207,979.31 × 45,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,652.87x = 9,392,058,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,058,628.15/138,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,737.93

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