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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,511.19, 208,319.26 and 135,727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,511.19, 208,319.26 and 135,727.79 is: 202,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,511.19 : 208,319.26 = 135,727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,511.19/208,319.26 = 135,727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,511.19x = 208,319.26 × 135,727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,511.19x = 28,274,712,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,712,774.24/139,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,669.86

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