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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,749.16, 208,145.40 and 45,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,749.16, 208,145.40 and 45,233.16 is: 67,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,749.16 : 208,145.40 = 45,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,749.16/208,145.40 = 45,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,749.16x = 208,145.40 × 45,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,749.16x = 9,415,074,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,074,181.46/138,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,856.80

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