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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,011.08, 283,557.30 and 94,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,011.08, 283,557.30 and 94,292.20 is: 141,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,011.08 : 283,557.30 = 94,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,011.08/283,557.30 = 94,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,011.08x = 283,557.30 × 94,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,011.08x = 26,737,241,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737,241,643.06/189,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,458.59

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