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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,350.26, 208,878.96 and 68,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,350.26, 208,878.96 and 68,174.60 is: 102,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,350.26 : 208,878.96 = 68,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,350.26/208,878.96 = 68,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,350.26x = 208,878.96 × 68,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,350.26x = 14,240,239,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,239,546.42/139,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,190.26

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