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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,407.39, 208,993.59 and 60,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,407.39, 208,993.59 and 60,462.18 is: 90,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,407.39 : 208,993.59 = 60,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,407.39/208,993.59 = 60,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,407.39x = 208,993.59 × 60,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,407.39x = 12,636,208,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,208,057.43/139,407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,642.31

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