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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,804.62, 209,705.91 and 83,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,804.62, 209,705.91 and 83,660.28 is: 125,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,804.62 : 209,705.91 = 83,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,804.62/209,705.91 = 83,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,804.62x = 209,705.91 × 83,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,804.62x = 17,544,055,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,055,148.25/139,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,489.81

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