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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,541.80, 209,312.70 and 127,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,541.80, 209,312.70 and 127,294.60 is: 190,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,541.80 : 209,312.70 = 127,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,541.80/209,312.70 = 127,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,541.80x = 209,312.70 × 127,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,541.80x = 26,644,376,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644,376,421.42/139,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,941.90

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