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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,229.24, 284,040.69 and 139,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,229.24, 284,040.69 and 139,365.64 is: 209,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,229.24 : 284,040.69 = 139,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,229.24/284,040.69 = 139,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,229.24x = 284,040.69 × 139,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,229.24x = 39,585,512,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585,512,547.89/189,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,193.42

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