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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,768.99, 284,423.30 and 139,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,768.99, 284,423.30 and 139,381.88 is: 208,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,768.99 : 284,423.30 = 139,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,768.99/284,423.30 = 139,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,768.99x = 284,423.30 × 139,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,768.99x = 39,643,454,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,643,454,269.80/189,768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,903.75

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