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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,871.70, 209,807.55 and 120,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,871.70, 209,807.55 and 120,844.80 is: 181,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,871.70 : 209,807.55 = 120,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,871.70/209,807.55 = 120,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,871.70x = 209,807.55 × 120,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,871.70x = 25,354,151,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354,151,418.24/139,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,267.20

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