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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,140.06, 283,355.85 and 169,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,140.06, 283,355.85 and 169,665.50 is: 254,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,140.06 : 283,355.85 = 169,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,140.06/283,355.85 = 169,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,140.06x = 283,355.85 × 169,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,140.06x = 48,075,711,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075,711,968.18/189,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,180.48

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