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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,627.66, 283,824.27 and 139,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,627.66, 283,824.27 and 139,688.10 is: 209,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,627.66 : 283,824.27 = 139,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,627.66/283,824.27 = 139,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,627.66x = 283,824.27 × 139,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,627.66x = 39,646,873,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646,873,010.19/189,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,077.48

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