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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,872.20, 209,808.30 and 120,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,872.20, 209,808.30 and 120,845.30 is: 181,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,872.20 : 209,808.30 = 120,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,872.20/209,808.30 = 120,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,872.20x = 209,808.30 × 120,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,872.20x = 25,354,346,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354,346,955.99/139,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,267.95

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