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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,730.30, 208,095.45 and 115,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,730.30, 208,095.45 and 115,402.30 is: 173,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,730.30 : 208,095.45 = 115,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,730.30/208,095.45 = 115,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,730.30x = 208,095.45 × 115,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,730.30x = 24,014,693,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,693,549.54/138,730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,103.45

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