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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,775.60, 208,114.80 and 72,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,775.60, 208,114.80 and 72,193.60 is: 108,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,775.60 : 208,114.80 = 72,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,775.60/208,114.80 = 72,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,775.60x = 208,114.80 × 72,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,775.60x = 15,024,556,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,556,625.28/138,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,265.12

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