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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,921.20, 207,161.64 and 137,658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,921.20, 207,161.64 and 137,658.14 is: 205,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,921.20 : 207,161.64 = 137,658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,921.20/207,161.64 = 137,658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,921.20x = 207,161.64 × 137,658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,921.20x = 28,517,485,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,485,522.16/138,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,278.15

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