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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,851.06, 208,233.54 and 50,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,851.06, 208,233.54 and 50,093.04 is: 75,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,851.06 : 208,233.54 = 50,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,851.06/208,233.54 = 50,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,851.06x = 208,233.54 × 50,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,851.06x = 10,431,051,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,051,048.56/138,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,124.03

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