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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,741.16, 208,133.36 and 45,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,741.16, 208,133.36 and 45,225.16 is: 67,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,741.16 : 208,133.36 = 45,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,741.16/208,133.36 = 45,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,741.16x = 208,133.36 × 45,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,741.16x = 9,412,864,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,864,507.34/138,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,844.79

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