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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,419.49, 284,207.15 and 139,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,419.49, 284,207.15 and 139,075.60 is: 208,670.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,419.49 : 284,207.15 = 139,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,419.49/284,207.15 = 139,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,419.49x = 284,207.15 × 139,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,419.49x = 39,526,277,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526,277,794.13/189,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,670.60

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