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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,831.60, 208,247.40 and 68,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,831.60, 208,247.40 and 68,847.60 is: 103,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,831.60 : 208,247.40 = 68,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,831.60/208,247.40 = 68,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,831.60x = 208,247.40 × 68,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,831.60x = 14,337,333,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,333,696.24/138,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,271.40

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