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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,881.14, 284,572.59 and 139,726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,881.14, 284,572.59 and 139,726.42 is: 209,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,881.14 : 284,572.59 = 139,726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,881.14/284,572.59 = 139,726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,881.14x = 284,572.59 × 139,726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,881.14x = 39,762,309,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,309,230.83/189,881.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,406.31

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