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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,436.76, 209,187.94 and 45,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,436.76, 209,187.94 and 45,942.50 is: 68,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,436.76 : 209,187.94 = 45,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,436.76/209,187.94 = 45,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,436.76x = 209,187.94 × 45,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,436.76x = 9,610,616,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610,616,933.45/139,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,924.56

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