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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,768.69, 208,115.22 and 38,922.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,768.69, 208,115.22 and 38,922.69 is: 58,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,768.69 : 208,115.22 = 38,922.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,768.69/208,115.22 = 38,922.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,768.69x = 208,115.22 × 38,922.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,768.69x = 8,100,404,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,404,192.34/138,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,373.43

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