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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,707.91, 208,061.94 and 33,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,707.91, 208,061.94 and 33,526.89 is: 50,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,707.91 : 208,061.94 = 33,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,707.91/208,061.94 = 33,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,707.91x = 208,061.94 × 33,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,707.91x = 6,975,669,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,669,775.57/138,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,290.35

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