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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,271.54, 283,316.82 and 139,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,271.54, 283,316.82 and 139,407.94 is: 208,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,271.54 : 283,316.82 = 139,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,271.54/283,316.82 = 139,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,271.54x = 283,316.82 × 139,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,271.54x = 39,496,614,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,496,614,243.55/189,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,676.98

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