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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,184.80, 288,277.20 and 139,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,184.80, 288,277.20 and 139,040.70 is: 208,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,184.80 : 288,277.20 = 139,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,184.80/288,277.20 = 139,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,184.80x = 288,277.20 × 139,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,184.80x = 40,082,263,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082,263,682.04/192,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,561.05

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