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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,986.96, 209,831.90 and 68,809.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,986.96, 209,831.90 and 68,809.22 is: 103,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,986.96 : 209,831.90 = 68,809.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,986.96/209,831.90 = 68,809.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,986.96x = 209,831.90 × 68,809.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,986.96x = 14,438,369,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,369,370.12/139,986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,140.82

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