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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,005.10, 283,507.65 and 173,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,005.10, 283,507.65 and 173,914.80 is: 260,872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,005.10 : 283,507.65 = 173,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,005.10/283,507.65 = 173,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,005.10x = 283,507.65 × 173,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,005.10x = 49,306,176,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,306,176,248.22/189,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,872.20

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