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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,876.80, 208,315.20 and 130,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,876.80, 208,315.20 and 130,128.80 is: 195,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,876.80 : 208,315.20 = 130,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,876.80/208,315.20 = 130,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,876.80x = 208,315.20 × 130,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,876.80x = 27,107,806,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107,806,997.76/138,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,193.20

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