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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,911.50, 335,078.42 and 139,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,911.50, 335,078.42 and 139,711.30 is: 209,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,911.50 : 335,078.42 = 139,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,911.50/335,078.42 = 139,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,911.50x = 335,078.42 × 139,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,911.50x = 46,814,240,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,814,240,123.89/223,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,074.75

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