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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,527.52, 189,971.92 and 139,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,527.52, 189,971.92 and 139,084.64 is: 189,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,527.52 : 189,971.92 = 139,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,527.52/189,971.92 = 139,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,527.52x = 189,971.92 × 139,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,527.52x = 26,422,176,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,176,103.31/139,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,368.92

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