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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,261.54, 283,301.82 and 139,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,261.54, 283,301.82 and 139,397.94 is: 208,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,261.54 : 283,301.82 = 139,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,261.54/283,301.82 = 139,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,261.54x = 283,301.82 × 139,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,261.54x = 39,491,690,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,690,106.25/189,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,661.99

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