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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,449.73, 261,327.20 and 138,400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,449.73, 261,327.20 and 138,400.09 is: 190,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,449.73 : 261,327.20 = 138,400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,449.73/261,327.20 = 138,400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,449.73x = 261,327.20 × 138,400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,449.73x = 36,167,706,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167,706,654.13/189,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,909.25

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