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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,923.37, 208,360.91 and 39,059.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,923.37, 208,360.91 and 39,059.87 is: 58,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,923.37 : 208,360.91 = 39,059.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,923.37/208,360.91 = 39,059.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,923.37x = 208,360.91 × 39,059.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,923.37x = 8,138,549,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,549,504.20/138,923.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,583.01

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