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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,158.43, 283,237.07 and 114,178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,158.43, 283,237.07 and 114,178.35 is: 170,965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,158.43 : 283,237.07 = 114,178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,158.43/283,237.07 = 114,178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,158.43x = 283,237.07 × 114,178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,158.43x = 32,339,540,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,540,740.54/189,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,965.37

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