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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,882.05, 284,573.88 and 139,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,882.05, 284,573.88 and 139,727.31 is: 209,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,882.05 : 284,573.88 = 139,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,882.05/284,573.88 = 139,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,882.05x = 284,573.88 × 139,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,882.05x = 39,762,742,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,742,748.66/189,882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,407.60

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