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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,976.13, 208,445.76 and 39,144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,976.13, 208,445.76 and 39,144.17 is: 58,711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,976.13 : 208,445.76 = 39,144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,976.13/208,445.76 = 39,144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,976.13x = 208,445.76 × 39,144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,976.13x = 8,159,436,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,436,265.22/138,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,711.06

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