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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,752.70, 208,129.05 and 138,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,752.70, 208,129.05 and 138,752.70 is: 208,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,752.70 : 208,129.05 = 138,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,752.70/208,129.05 = 138,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,752.70x = 208,129.05 × 138,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,752.70x = 28,878,467,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,467,635.94/138,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,129.05

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