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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,251.89, 192,267.47 and 85,608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,251.89, 192,267.47 and 85,608.83 is: 118,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,251.89 : 192,267.47 = 85,608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,251.89/192,267.47 = 85,608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,251.89x = 192,267.47 × 85,608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,251.89x = 16,459,793,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459,793,153.76/139,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,201.58

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