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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,724.76, 303,252.49 and 139,159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,724.76, 303,252.49 and 139,159.79 is: 192,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,724.76 : 303,252.49 = 139,159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,724.76/303,252.49 = 139,159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,724.76x = 303,252.49 × 139,159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,724.76x = 42,200,552,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,552,825.38/219,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,060.98

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