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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,689.20, 208,033.80 and 132,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,689.20, 208,033.80 and 132,857.20 is: 199,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,689.20 : 208,033.80 = 132,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,689.20/208,033.80 = 132,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,689.20x = 208,033.80 × 132,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,689.20x = 27,638,788,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,788,173.36/138,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,285.80

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