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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,676.29, 208,019.61 and 38,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,676.29, 208,019.61 and 38,833.89 is: 58,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,676.29 : 208,019.61 = 38,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,676.29/208,019.61 = 38,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,676.29x = 208,019.61 × 38,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,676.29x = 8,078,210,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,210,652.58/138,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,252.28

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