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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,717.80, 207,999.90 and 45,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,717.80, 207,999.90 and 45,175.40 is: 67,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,717.80 : 207,999.90 = 45,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,717.80/207,999.90 = 45,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,717.80x = 207,999.90 × 45,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,717.80x = 9,396,478,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,478,682.46/138,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,738.09

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