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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,002.55, 283,503.83 and 182,587.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,002.55, 283,503.83 and 182,587.35 is: 273,881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,002.55 : 283,503.83 = 182,587.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,002.55/283,503.83 = 182,587.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,002.55x = 283,503.83 × 182,587.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,002.55x = 51,764,212,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,212,121.61/189,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,881.03

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