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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,035.80, 283,976.10 and 157,931.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,035.80, 283,976.10 and 157,931.80 is: 237,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,035.80 : 283,976.10 = 157,931.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,035.80/283,976.10 = 157,931.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,035.80x = 283,976.10 × 157,931.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,035.80x = 44,848,856,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848,856,629.98/189,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,250.60

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