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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,939.77, 209,971.53 and 73,363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,939.77, 209,971.53 and 73,363.98 is: 110,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,939.77 : 209,971.53 = 73,363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,939.77/209,971.53 = 73,363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,939.77x = 209,971.53 × 73,363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,939.77x = 15,404,347,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,347,127.49/139,939.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,078.41

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