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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,231.68, 208,846.32 and 34,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,231.68, 208,846.32 and 34,049.76 is: 51,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,231.68 : 208,846.32 = 34,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,231.68/208,846.32 = 34,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,231.68x = 208,846.32 × 34,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,231.68x = 7,111,167,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,167,072.88/139,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,074.35

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