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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,572.60, 209,358.90 and 100,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,572.60, 209,358.90 and 100,206.60 is: 150,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,572.60 : 209,358.90 = 100,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,572.60/209,358.90 = 100,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,572.60x = 209,358.90 × 100,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,572.60x = 20,979,143,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979,143,548.74/139,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,309.90

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