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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,996.16, 208,506.48 and 39,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,996.16, 208,506.48 and 39,157.18 is: 58,739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,996.16 : 208,506.48 = 39,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,996.16/208,506.48 = 39,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,996.16x = 208,506.48 × 39,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,996.16x = 8,164,525,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,525,768.53/138,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,739.22

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