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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,611.52, 209,144.40 and 111,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,611.52, 209,144.40 and 111,590.56 is: 167,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,611.52 : 209,144.40 = 111,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,611.52/209,144.40 = 111,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,611.52x = 209,144.40 × 111,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,611.52x = 23,338,540,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,540,716.86/139,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,167.73

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