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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,637.80, 209,226.30 and 118,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,637.80, 209,226.30 and 118,901.80 is: 178,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,637.80 : 209,226.30 = 118,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,637.80/209,226.30 = 118,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,637.80x = 209,226.30 × 118,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,637.80x = 24,877,383,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877,383,677.34/139,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,156.51

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