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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,990.36, 285,083.96 and 137,830.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,990.36, 285,083.96 and 137,830.41 is: 206,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,990.36 : 285,083.96 = 137,830.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,990.36/285,083.96 = 137,830.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,990.36x = 285,083.96 × 137,830.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,990.36x = 39,293,238,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,293,238,402.07/189,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,817.01

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