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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,427.80, 209,141.70 and 45,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,427.80, 209,141.70 and 45,921.40 is: 68,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,427.80 : 209,141.70 = 45,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,427.80/209,141.70 = 45,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,427.80x = 209,141.70 × 45,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,427.80x = 9,604,079,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,079,662.38/139,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,882.10

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