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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,252.89, 192,268.85 and 85,609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,252.89, 192,268.85 and 85,609.83 is: 118,202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,252.89 : 192,268.85 = 85,609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,252.89/192,268.85 = 85,609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,252.89x = 192,268.85 × 85,609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,252.89x = 16,460,103,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460,103,562.80/139,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,202.96

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