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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,155.62, 208,742.08 and 39,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,155.62, 208,742.08 and 39,323.46 is: 58,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,155.62 : 208,742.08 = 39,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,155.62/208,742.08 = 39,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,155.62x = 208,742.08 × 39,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,155.62x = 8,208,460,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,460,833.20/139,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,987.63

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