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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,737, 209,612.88 and 39,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,737, 209,612.88 and 39,889.44 is: 59,836.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,737 : 209,612.88 = 39,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,737/209,612.88 = 39,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,737x = 209,612.88 × 39,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,737x = 8,361,340,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361,340,399.99/139,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,836.27

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