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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,917.58, 208,303.47 and 72,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,917.58, 208,303.47 and 72,194.64 is: 108,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,917.58 : 208,303.47 = 72,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,917.58/208,303.47 = 72,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,917.58x = 208,303.47 × 72,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,917.58x = 15,038,394,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,394,027.40/138,917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,254.07

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