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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,848.78, 208,273.21 and 33,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,848.78, 208,273.21 and 33,667.74 is: 50,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,848.78 : 208,273.21 = 33,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,848.78/208,273.21 = 33,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,848.78x = 208,273.21 × 33,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,848.78x = 7,012,088,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,088,199.08/138,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,501.62

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