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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,912, 208,403.28 and 40,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,912, 208,403.28 and 40,416 is: 60,634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,912 : 208,403.28 = 40,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,912/208,403.28 = 40,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,912x = 208,403.28 × 40,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,912x = 8,422,826,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,826,964.48/138,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,634.26

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