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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,010.80, 283,516.20 and 156,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,010.80, 283,516.20 and 156,205.80 is: 234,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,010.80 : 283,516.20 = 156,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,010.80/283,516.20 = 156,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,010.80x = 283,516.20 × 156,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,010.80x = 44,286,874,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,874,833.96/189,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,308.70

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