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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,009.80, 283,514.70 and 94,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,009.80, 283,514.70 and 94,531.40 is: 141,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,009.80 : 283,514.70 = 94,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,009.80/283,514.70 = 94,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,009.80x = 283,514.70 × 94,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,009.80x = 26,801,041,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,041,511.58/189,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,797.10

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