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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,592.58, 274,969.89 and 139,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,592.58, 274,969.89 and 139,053.72 is: 191,568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,592.58 : 274,969.89 = 139,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,592.58/274,969.89 = 139,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,592.58x = 274,969.89 × 139,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,592.58x = 38,235,586,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,586,092.49/199,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,568.17

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