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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,144.46, 282,880.14 and 168,231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,144.46, 282,880.14 and 168,231.34 is: 251,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,144.46 : 282,880.14 = 168,231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,144.46/282,880.14 = 168,231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,144.46x = 282,880.14 × 168,231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,144.46x = 47,589,305,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589,305,011.59/189,144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,602.95

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