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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,119.80, 283,679.70 and 155,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,119.80, 283,679.70 and 155,294.20 is: 232,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,119.80 : 283,679.70 = 155,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,119.80/283,679.70 = 155,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,119.80x = 283,679.70 × 155,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,119.80x = 44,053,812,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,812,067.74/189,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,941.30

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