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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,798, 208,181.52 and 38,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,798, 208,181.52 and 38,962.08 is: 58,438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,798 : 208,181.52 = 38,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,798/208,181.52 = 38,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,798x = 208,181.52 × 38,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,798x = 8,111,185,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,185,036.76/138,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,438.77

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