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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,676.80, 208,015.20 and 132,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,676.80, 208,015.20 and 132,844.80 is: 199,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,676.80 : 208,015.20 = 132,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,676.80/208,015.20 = 132,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,676.80x = 208,015.20 × 132,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,676.80x = 27,633,737,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,737,640.96/138,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,267.20

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