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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,873.65, 284,561.33 and 139,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,873.65, 284,561.33 and 139,718.90 is: 209,395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,873.65 : 284,561.33 = 139,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,873.65/284,561.33 = 139,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,873.65x = 284,561.33 × 139,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,873.65x = 39,758,596,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758,596,010.14/189,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,395.02

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