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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,233.70, 208,850.55 and 100,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,233.70, 208,850.55 and 100,159.30 is: 150,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,233.70 : 208,850.55 = 100,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,233.70/208,850.55 = 100,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,233.70x = 208,850.55 × 100,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,233.70x = 20,918,324,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918,324,892.62/139,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,238.95

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