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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,060.51, 283,295.27 and 118,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,060.51, 283,295.27 and 118,792.20 is: 178,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,060.51 : 283,295.27 = 118,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,060.51/283,295.27 = 118,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,060.51x = 283,295.27 × 118,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,060.51x = 33,653,268,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653,268,382.93/189,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,002.63

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