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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,223.74, 284,032.44 and 139,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,223.74, 284,032.44 and 139,360.14 is: 209,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,223.74 : 284,032.44 = 139,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,223.74/284,032.44 = 139,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,223.74x = 284,032.44 × 139,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,223.74x = 39,582,800,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,800,602.94/189,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,185.17

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