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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,114.40, 283,671.60 and 170,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,114.40, 283,671.60 and 170,682.40 is: 256,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,114.40 : 283,671.60 = 170,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,114.40/283,671.60 = 170,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,114.40x = 283,671.60 × 170,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,114.40x = 48,417,749,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417,749,499.84/189,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,023.60

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