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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,905.69, 209,888.52 and 45,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,905.69, 209,888.52 and 45,141.27 is: 67,721.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,905.69 : 209,888.52 = 45,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,905.69/209,888.52 = 45,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,905.69x = 209,888.52 × 45,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,905.69x = 9,474,634,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,634,351.22/139,905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,721.58

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