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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,441.78, 209,195.46 and 45,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,441.78, 209,195.46 and 45,947.50 is: 68,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,441.78 : 209,195.46 = 45,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,441.78/209,195.46 = 45,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,441.78x = 209,195.46 × 45,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,441.78x = 9,612,008,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,008,398.35/139,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,932.05

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