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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,946.12, 209,870.58 and 46,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,946.12, 209,870.58 and 46,430 is: 69,628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,946.12 : 209,870.58 = 46,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,946.12/209,870.58 = 46,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,946.12x = 209,870.58 × 46,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,946.12x = 9,744,291,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,291,029.40/139,946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,628.88

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