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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,878.28, 209,607.90 and 60,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,878.28, 209,607.90 and 60,949.72 is: 91,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,878.28 : 209,607.90 = 60,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,878.28/209,607.90 = 60,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,878.28x = 209,607.90 × 60,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,878.28x = 12,775,542,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775,542,814.79/139,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,333.29

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