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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,145.92, 208,750.72 and 60,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,145.92, 208,750.72 and 60,273.28 is: 90,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,145.92 : 208,750.72 = 60,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,145.92/208,750.72 = 60,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,145.92x = 208,750.72 × 60,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,145.92x = 12,582,090,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,090,596.76/139,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,423.71

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