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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,031.56, 283,547.22 and 177,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,031.56, 283,547.22 and 177,484.20 is: 266,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,031.56 : 283,547.22 = 177,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,031.56/283,547.22 = 177,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,031.56x = 283,547.22 × 177,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,031.56x = 50,325,151,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325,151,503.92/189,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,226.19

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