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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,966.80, 209,950.20 and 83,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,966.80, 209,950.20 and 83,979.60 is: 125,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,966.80 : 209,950.20 = 83,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,966.80/209,950.20 = 83,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,966.80x = 209,950.20 × 83,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,966.80x = 17,631,533,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,533,815.92/139,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,969.40

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