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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,881.40, 284,572.92 and 139,726.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,881.40, 284,572.92 and 139,726.65 is: 209,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,881.40 : 284,572.92 = 139,726.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,881.40/284,572.92 = 139,726.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,881.40x = 284,572.92 × 139,726.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,881.40x = 39,762,420,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,420,792.32/189,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,406.61

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