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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,256.24, 284,081.19 and 139,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,256.24, 284,081.19 and 139,392.64 is: 209,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,256.24 : 284,081.19 = 139,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,256.24/284,081.19 = 139,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,256.24x = 284,081.19 × 139,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,256.24x = 39,598,827,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,598,827,048.44/189,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,233.93

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