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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,825.12, 208,344.64 and 72,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,825.12, 208,344.64 and 72,282 is: 108,478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,825.12 : 208,344.64 = 72,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,825.12/208,344.64 = 72,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,825.12x = 208,344.64 × 72,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,825.12x = 15,059,567,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,567,268.48/138,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,478.69

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