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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,837.57, 208,264.43 and 39,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,837.57, 208,264.43 and 39,005.55 is: 58,510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,837.57 : 208,264.43 = 39,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,837.57/208,264.43 = 39,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,837.57x = 208,264.43 × 39,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,837.57x = 8,123,467,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,467,911.58/138,837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,510.59

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