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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,994.56, 208,489.77 and 44,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,994.56, 208,489.77 and 44,230.50 is: 66,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,994.56 : 208,489.77 = 44,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,994.56/208,489.77 = 44,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,994.56x = 208,489.77 × 44,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,994.56x = 9,221,606,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,606,771.99/138,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,345.09

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