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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,272.54, 283,318.32 and 139,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,272.54, 283,318.32 and 139,408.94 is: 208,678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,272.54 : 283,318.32 = 139,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,272.54/283,318.32 = 139,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,272.54x = 283,318.32 × 139,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,272.54x = 39,497,106,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497,106,673.78/189,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,678.48

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