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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,009.60, 208,465.80 and 72,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,009.60, 208,465.80 and 72,427.60 is: 108,616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,009.60 : 208,465.80 = 72,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,009.60/208,465.80 = 72,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,009.60x = 208,465.80 × 72,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,009.60x = 15,098,677,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,677,576.08/139,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,616.08

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