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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,701.20, 208,051.80 and 132,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,701.20, 208,051.80 and 132,869.20 is: 199,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,701.20 : 208,051.80 = 132,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,701.20/208,051.80 = 132,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,701.20x = 208,051.80 × 132,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,701.20x = 27,643,676,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,676,224.56/138,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,303.80

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