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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,853.22, 209,785.59 and 73,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,853.22, 209,785.59 and 73,256.10 is: 109,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,853.22 : 209,785.59 = 73,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,853.22/209,785.59 = 73,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,853.22x = 209,785.59 × 73,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,853.22x = 15,368,074,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,074,159.60/139,853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,887.17

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