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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,019.80, 283,529.70 and 171,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,019.80, 283,529.70 and 171,523.80 is: 257,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,019.80 : 283,529.70 = 171,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,019.80/283,529.70 = 171,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,019.80x = 283,529.70 × 171,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,019.80x = 48,632,091,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,091,556.86/189,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,285.70

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