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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,249.89, 192,264.71 and 85,606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,249.89, 192,264.71 and 85,606.83 is: 118,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,249.89 : 192,264.71 = 85,606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,249.89/192,264.71 = 85,606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,249.89x = 192,264.71 × 85,606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,249.89x = 16,459,171,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459,171,915.94/139,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,198.81

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