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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,687.88, 209,553.68 and 46,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,687.88, 209,553.68 and 46,215.50 is: 69,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,687.88 : 209,553.68 = 46,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,687.88/209,553.68 = 46,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,687.88x = 209,553.68 × 46,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,687.88x = 9,684,627,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,627,165.81/139,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,330.48

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