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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,012.33, 283,559.18 and 94,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,012.33, 283,559.18 and 94,293.45 is: 141,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,012.33 : 283,559.18 = 94,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,012.33/283,559.18 = 94,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,012.33x = 283,559.18 × 94,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,012.33x = 26,737,772,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737,772,889.90/189,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,460.47

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