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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,443.28, 209,159.40 and 120,662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,443.28, 209,159.40 and 120,662.38 is: 180,988.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,443.28 : 209,159.40 = 120,662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,443.28/209,159.40 = 120,662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,443.28x = 209,159.40 × 120,662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,443.28x = 25,237,671,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,671,003.37/139,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,988.79

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