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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,428.62, 209,111.52 and 39,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,428.62, 209,111.52 and 39,586.76 is: 59,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,428.62 : 209,111.52 = 39,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,428.62/209,111.52 = 39,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,428.62x = 209,111.52 × 39,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,428.62x = 8,278,047,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,047,555.48/139,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,371.22

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