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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,078.72, 208,403.52 and 93,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,078.72, 208,403.52 and 93,923.20 is: 140,739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,078.72 : 208,403.52 = 93,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,078.72/208,403.52 = 93,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,078.72x = 208,403.52 × 93,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,078.72x = 19,573,925,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,925,489.66/139,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,739.90

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