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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,827.91, 208,198.77 and 50,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,827.91, 208,198.77 and 50,069.88 is: 75,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,827.91 : 208,198.77 = 50,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,827.91/208,198.77 = 50,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,827.91x = 208,198.77 × 50,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,827.91x = 10,424,487,242.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424,487,242.29/138,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,089.27

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