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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,005, 208,507.32 and 49,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,005, 208,507.32 and 49,114.26 is: 73,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,005 : 208,507.32 = 49,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,005/208,507.32 = 49,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,005x = 208,507.32 × 49,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,005x = 10,240,682,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240,682,726.38/139,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,671.33

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