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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,588.74, 209,303.55 and 95,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,588.74, 209,303.55 and 95,269.14 is: 142,849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,588.74 : 209,303.55 = 95,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,588.74/209,303.55 = 95,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,588.74x = 209,303.55 × 95,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,588.74x = 19,940,169,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940,169,207.45/139,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,849.41

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