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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,511.82, 209,229.70 and 38,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,511.82, 209,229.70 and 38,285.88 is: 57,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,511.82 : 209,229.70 = 38,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,511.82/209,229.70 = 38,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,511.82x = 209,229.70 × 38,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,511.82x = 8,010,543,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010,543,186.64/139,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,418.38

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