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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,544.36, 209,316.63 and 114,820.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,544.36, 209,316.63 and 114,820.46 is: 172,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,544.36 : 209,316.63 = 114,820.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,544.36/209,316.63 = 114,820.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,544.36x = 209,316.63 × 114,820.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,544.36x = 24,033,831,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,033,831,742.25/139,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,230.76

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