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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,024.80, 283,537.20 and 171,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,024.80, 283,537.20 and 171,528.80 is: 257,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,024.80 : 283,537.20 = 171,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,024.80/283,537.20 = 171,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,024.80x = 283,537.20 × 171,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,024.80x = 48,634,795,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634,795,671.36/189,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,293.20

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