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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,878.30, 208,317.45 and 130,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,878.30, 208,317.45 and 130,130.30 is: 195,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,878.30 : 208,317.45 = 130,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,878.30/208,317.45 = 130,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,878.30x = 208,317.45 × 130,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,878.30x = 27,108,412,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108,412,263.74/138,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,195.45

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