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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,714.95, 303,238.97 and 139,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,714.95, 303,238.97 and 139,149.96 is: 192,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,714.95 : 303,238.97 = 139,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,714.95/303,238.97 = 139,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,714.95x = 303,238.97 × 139,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,714.95x = 42,195,689,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,689,850.19/219,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,047.43

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