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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,729.70, 207,802.95 and 115,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,729.70, 207,802.95 and 115,401.70 is: 172,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,729.70 : 207,802.95 = 115,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,729.70/207,802.95 = 115,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,729.70x = 207,802.95 × 115,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,729.70x = 23,980,813,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,813,695.02/138,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,859.98

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