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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,870.20, 208,305.30 and 72,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,870.20, 208,305.30 and 72,440.08 is: 108,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,870.20 : 208,305.30 = 72,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,870.20/208,305.30 = 72,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,870.20x = 208,305.30 × 72,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,870.20x = 15,089,652,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,652,596.42/138,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,660.12

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