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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,744.70, 208,117.05 and 138,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,744.70, 208,117.05 and 138,744.70 is: 208,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,744.70 : 208,117.05 = 138,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,744.70/208,117.05 = 138,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,744.70x = 208,117.05 × 138,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,744.70x = 28,875,137,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875,137,667.14/138,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,117.05

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