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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,886.36, 208,355.46 and 45,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,886.36, 208,355.46 and 45,457.72 is: 68,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,886.36 : 208,355.46 = 45,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,886.36/208,355.46 = 45,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,886.36x = 208,355.46 × 45,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,886.36x = 9,471,364,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,364,161.15/138,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,195.06

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