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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,366.84, 283,762.88 and 139,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,366.84, 283,762.88 and 139,208 is: 208,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,366.84 : 283,762.88 = 139,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,366.84/283,762.88 = 139,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,366.84x = 283,762.88 × 139,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,366.84x = 39,502,062,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,062,999.04/189,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,600.74

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