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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,977.38, 209,922.96 and 40,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,977.38, 209,922.96 and 40,110.78 is: 60,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,977.38 : 209,922.96 = 40,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,977.38/209,922.96 = 40,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,977.38x = 209,922.96 × 40,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,977.38x = 8,420,173,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,420,173,665.51/139,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,153.82

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