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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,731.97, 208,133.19 and 38,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,731.97, 208,133.19 and 38,892.60 is: 58,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,731.97 : 208,133.19 = 38,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,731.97/208,133.19 = 38,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,731.97x = 208,133.19 × 38,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,731.97x = 8,094,840,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,840,905.39/138,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,348.78

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