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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,949.77, 284,306.54 and 140,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,949.77, 284,306.54 and 140,009.85 is: 209,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,949.77 : 284,306.54 = 140,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,949.77/284,306.54 = 140,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,949.77x = 284,306.54 × 140,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,949.77x = 39,805,715,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805,715,319.37/189,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,559.17

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