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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,096.80, 283,645.20 and 154,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,096.80, 283,645.20 and 154,104.80 is: 231,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,096.80 : 283,645.20 = 154,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,096.80/283,645.20 = 154,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,096.80x = 283,645.20 × 154,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,096.80x = 43,711,086,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711,086,816.96/189,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,157.20

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