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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,061.89, 283,297.51 and 160,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,061.89, 283,297.51 and 160,865.99 is: 241,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,061.89 : 283,297.51 = 160,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,061.89/283,297.51 = 160,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,061.89x = 283,297.51 × 160,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,061.89x = 45,572,934,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572,934,716.76/189,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,047.71

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