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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,033.10, 208,549.65 and 45,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,033.10, 208,549.65 and 45,548.30 is: 68,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,033.10 : 208,549.65 = 45,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,033.10/208,549.65 = 45,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,033.10x = 208,549.65 × 45,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,033.10x = 9,499,082,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499,082,023.10/139,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,322.45

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