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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.14, 283,087.34 and 140,889.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.14, 283,087.34 and 140,889.31 is: 210,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.14 : 283,087.34 = 140,889.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.14/283,087.34 = 140,889.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.14x = 283,087.34 × 140,889.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.14x = 39,883,978,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,883,978,586.90/189,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,986.00

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