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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,359.91, 462,483.27 and 139,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,359.91, 462,483.27 and 139,839.72 is: 209,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,359.91 : 462,483.27 = 139,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,359.91/462,483.27 = 139,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,359.91x = 462,483.27 × 139,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,359.91x = 64,673,529,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673,529,247.17/308,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,733.91

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