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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,767.66, 207,965.01 and 72,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,767.66, 207,965.01 and 72,069.02 is: 108,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,767.66 : 207,965.01 = 72,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,767.66/207,965.01 = 72,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,767.66x = 207,965.01 × 72,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,767.66x = 14,987,834,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,834,464.99/138,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,006.68

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