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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,974.40, 208,239.12 and 135,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,974.40, 208,239.12 and 135,283.77 is: 202,709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,974.40 : 208,239.12 = 135,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,974.40/208,239.12 = 135,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,974.40x = 208,239.12 × 135,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,974.40x = 28,171,373,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,373,215.08/138,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,709.08

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