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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,669.60, 284,504.40 and 137,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,669.60, 284,504.40 and 137,445.60 is: 206,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,669.60 : 284,504.40 = 137,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,669.60/284,504.40 = 137,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,669.60x = 284,504.40 × 137,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,669.60x = 39,103,877,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103,877,960.64/189,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,168.40

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