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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,021.73, 840,035.64 and 139,297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,021.73, 840,035.64 and 139,297.61 is: 208,947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,021.73 : 840,035.64 = 139,297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,021.73/840,035.64 = 139,297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,021.73x = 840,035.64 × 139,297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,021.73x = 117,014,952,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,014,952,766.64/560,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,947.16

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