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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,745.70, 208,118.55 and 138,745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,745.70, 208,118.55 and 138,745.70 is: 208,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,745.70 : 208,118.55 = 138,745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,745.70/208,118.55 = 138,745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,745.70x = 208,118.55 × 138,745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,745.70x = 28,875,553,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875,553,902.74/138,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,118.55

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