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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,352.83, 283,758.57 and 139,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,352.83, 283,758.57 and 139,038.15 is: 208,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,352.83 : 283,758.57 = 139,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,352.83/283,758.57 = 139,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,352.83x = 283,758.57 × 139,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,352.83x = 39,453,266,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,453,266,619.45/189,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,358.47

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