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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,884.15, 284,577.06 and 139,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,884.15, 284,577.06 and 139,729.40 is: 209,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,884.15 : 284,577.06 = 139,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,884.15/284,577.06 = 139,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,884.15x = 284,577.06 × 139,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,884.15x = 39,763,781,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,763,781,847.56/189,884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,410.75

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