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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,775.52, 208,176.34 and 38,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,775.52, 208,176.34 and 38,935.32 is: 58,406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,775.52 : 208,176.34 = 38,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,775.52/208,176.34 = 38,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,775.52x = 208,176.34 × 38,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,775.52x = 8,105,412,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,412,414.33/138,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,406.64

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