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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,191.89, 808,808.49 and 139,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,191.89, 808,808.49 and 139,822.20 is: 209,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,191.89 : 808,808.49 = 139,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,191.89/808,808.49 = 139,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,191.89x = 808,808.49 × 139,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,191.89x = 113,089,382,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,089,382,450.48/539,191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,738.66

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