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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,789.86, 259,398.45 and 139,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,789.86, 259,398.45 and 139,960.17 is: 193,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,789.86 : 259,398.45 = 139,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,789.86/259,398.45 = 139,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,789.86x = 259,398.45 × 139,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,789.86x = 36,305,451,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,305,451,159.74/187,789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,330.20

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