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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,500.59, 284,429.49 and 139,428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,500.59, 284,429.49 and 139,428.01 is: 209,273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,500.59 : 284,429.49 = 139,428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,500.59/284,429.49 = 139,428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,500.59x = 284,429.49 × 139,428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,500.59x = 39,657,437,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657,437,776.01/189,500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,273.43

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