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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,030.60, 283,286.70 and 154,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,030.60, 283,286.70 and 154,038.60 is: 230,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,030.60 : 283,286.70 = 154,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,030.60/283,286.70 = 154,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,030.60x = 283,286.70 × 154,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,030.60x = 43,637,086,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637,086,666.62/189,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,846.68

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