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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,453.92, 209,158.86 and 115,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,453.92, 209,158.86 and 115,912.68 is: 173,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,453.92 : 209,158.86 = 115,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,453.92/209,158.86 = 115,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,453.92x = 209,158.86 × 115,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,453.92x = 24,244,164,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,164,008.34/139,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,850.72

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