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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,129.60, 283,694.40 and 169,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,129.60, 283,694.40 and 169,430.40 is: 254,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,129.60 : 283,694.40 = 169,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,129.60/283,694.40 = 169,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,129.60x = 283,694.40 × 169,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,129.60x = 48,066,455,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066,455,669.76/189,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,145.60

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