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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,069.78, 208,633.71 and 45,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,069.78, 208,633.71 and 45,568.18 is: 68,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,069.78 : 208,633.71 = 45,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,069.78/208,633.71 = 45,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,069.78x = 208,633.71 × 45,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,069.78x = 9,507,058,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,058,451.35/139,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,361.79

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