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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,934.78, 208,419.83 and 44,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,934.78, 208,419.83 and 44,131.14 is: 66,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,934.78 : 208,419.83 = 44,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,934.78/208,419.83 = 44,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,934.78x = 208,419.83 × 44,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,934.78x = 9,197,804,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,804,641.34/138,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,202.32

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