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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,662.20, 207,927.42 and 68,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,662.20, 207,927.42 and 68,459.50 is: 102,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,662.20 : 207,927.42 = 68,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,662.20/207,927.42 = 68,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,662.20x = 207,927.42 × 68,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,662.20x = 14,234,607,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,607,209.49/138,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,656.72

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