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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,718.76, 193,007.94 and 124,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,718.76, 193,007.94 and 124,606.58 is: 172,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,718.76 : 193,007.94 = 124,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,718.76/193,007.94 = 124,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,718.76x = 193,007.94 × 124,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,718.76x = 24,050,059,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,059,316.25/139,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,131.93

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