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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,728.72, 303,237.24 and 139,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,728.72, 303,237.24 and 139,126.88 is: 192,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,728.72 : 303,237.24 = 139,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,728.72/303,237.24 = 139,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,728.72x = 303,237.24 × 139,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,728.72x = 42,188,451,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188,451,101.01/219,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,002.44

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