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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,055.29, 508,693.91 and 139,469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,055.29, 508,693.91 and 139,469.67 is: 209,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,055.29 : 508,693.91 = 139,469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,055.29/508,693.91 = 139,469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,055.29x = 508,693.91 × 139,469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,055.29x = 70,947,371,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,947,371,061.36/339,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,250.15

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