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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,159.43, 283,238.56 and 114,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,159.43, 283,238.56 and 114,179.35 is: 170,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,159.43 : 283,238.56 = 114,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,159.43/283,238.56 = 114,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,159.43x = 283,238.56 × 114,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,159.43x = 32,339,994,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,994,675.74/189,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,966.86

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