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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,653.93, 207,980.89 and 45,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,653.93, 207,980.89 and 45,159.68 is: 67,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,653.93 : 207,980.89 = 45,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,653.93/207,980.89 = 45,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,653.93x = 207,980.89 × 45,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,653.93x = 9,392,350,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,350,438.52/138,653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,739.52

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