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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,741.76, 208,106.40 and 45,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,741.76, 208,106.40 and 45,248.32 is: 67,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,741.76 : 208,106.40 = 45,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,741.76/208,106.40 = 45,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,741.76x = 208,106.40 × 45,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,741.76x = 9,416,464,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416,464,981.25/138,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,870.44

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