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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,390.86, 659,086.29 and 139,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,390.86, 659,086.29 and 139,870.14 is: 209,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,390.86 : 659,086.29 = 139,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,390.86/659,086.29 = 139,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,390.86x = 659,086.29 × 139,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,390.86x = 92,186,491,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,186,491,654.38/439,390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,805.21

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