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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,729.72, 303,238.62 and 139,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,729.72, 303,238.62 and 139,127.88 is: 192,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,729.72 : 303,238.62 = 139,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,729.72/303,238.62 = 139,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,729.72x = 303,238.62 × 139,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,729.72x = 42,188,946,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188,946,334.73/219,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,003.82

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