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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,984.60, 254,976.90 and 139,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,984.60, 254,976.90 and 139,917.40 is: 209,876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,984.60 : 254,976.90 = 139,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,984.60/254,976.90 = 139,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,984.60x = 254,976.90 × 139,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,984.60x = 35,675,704,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675,704,908.06/169,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,876.10

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