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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,375.36, 283,792.32 and 139,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,375.36, 283,792.32 and 139,060.68 is: 208,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,375.36 : 283,792.32 = 139,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,375.36/283,792.32 = 139,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,375.36x = 283,792.32 × 139,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,375.36x = 39,464,352,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464,352,997.98/189,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,392.23

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