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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,994.79, 191,647.20 and 138,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,994.79, 191,647.20 and 138,994.23 is: 190,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,994.79 : 191,647.20 = 138,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,994.79/191,647.20 = 138,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,994.79x = 191,647.20 × 138,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,994.79x = 26,637,854,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637,854,995.66/139,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,277.47

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