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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,879.65, 284,570.31 and 139,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,879.65, 284,570.31 and 139,724.90 is: 209,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,879.65 : 284,570.31 = 139,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,879.65/284,570.31 = 139,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,879.65x = 284,570.31 × 139,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,879.65x = 39,761,558,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761,558,107.72/189,879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,404.00

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