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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,002.30, 283,503.45 and 154,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,002.30, 283,503.45 and 154,010.30 is: 231,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,002.30 : 283,503.45 = 154,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,002.30/283,503.45 = 154,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,002.30x = 283,503.45 × 154,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,002.30x = 43,662,451,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662,451,385.54/189,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,015.45

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