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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,878.52, 208,327.52 and 55,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,878.52, 208,327.52 and 55,772.52 is: 83,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,878.52 : 208,327.52 = 55,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,878.52/208,327.52 = 55,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,878.52x = 208,327.52 × 55,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,878.52x = 11,618,950,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618,950,775.75/138,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,662.69

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