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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,985.76, 209,978.80 and 34,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,985.76, 209,978.80 and 34,804.74 is: 52,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,985.76 : 209,978.80 = 34,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,985.76/209,978.80 = 34,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,985.76x = 209,978.80 × 34,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,985.76x = 7,308,257,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,257,452.50/139,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,207.15

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