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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,111.40, 283,667.10 and 170,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,111.40, 283,667.10 and 170,679.40 is: 256,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,111.40 : 283,667.10 = 170,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,111.40/283,667.10 = 170,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,111.40x = 283,667.10 × 170,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,111.40x = 48,416,130,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416,130,427.74/189,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,019.10

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