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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,505.34, 209,263.50 and 72,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,505.34, 209,263.50 and 72,900.24 is: 109,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,505.34 : 209,263.50 = 72,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,505.34/209,263.50 = 72,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,505.34x = 209,263.50 × 72,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,505.34x = 15,255,359,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,359,373.24/139,505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,353.23

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