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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,072.60, 283,608.90 and 153,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,072.60, 283,608.90 and 153,643.20 is: 230,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,072.60 : 283,608.90 = 153,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,072.60/283,608.90 = 153,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,072.60x = 283,608.90 × 153,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,072.60x = 43,574,578,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,578,944.48/189,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,464.80

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