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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,831.62, 209,666.42 and 95,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,831.62, 209,666.42 and 95,511.94 is: 143,212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,831.62 : 209,666.42 = 95,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,831.62/209,666.42 = 95,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,831.62x = 209,666.42 × 95,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,831.62x = 20,025,646,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025,646,527.05/139,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,212.58

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