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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,569.23, 209,322.40 and 39,727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,569.23, 209,322.40 and 39,727.21 is: 59,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,569.23 : 209,322.40 = 39,727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,569.23/209,322.40 = 39,727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,569.23x = 209,322.40 × 39,727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,569.23x = 8,315,794,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315,794,942.50/139,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,581.86

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