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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,969.92, 209,721.12 and 98,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,969.92, 209,721.12 and 98,342.40 is: 147,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,969.92 : 209,721.12 = 98,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,969.92/209,721.12 = 98,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,969.92x = 209,721.12 × 98,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,969.92x = 20,624,478,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,478,271.49/139,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,349.36

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