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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,682.20, 207,731.70 and 115,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,682.20, 207,731.70 and 115,354.20 is: 172,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,682.20 : 207,731.70 = 115,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,682.20/207,731.70 = 115,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,682.20x = 207,731.70 × 115,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,682.20x = 23,962,724,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962,724,068.14/138,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,788.75

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