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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,159.46, 282,902.64 and 168,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,159.46, 282,902.64 and 168,246.34 is: 251,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,159.46 : 282,902.64 = 168,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,159.46/282,902.64 = 168,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,159.46x = 282,902.64 × 168,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,159.46x = 47,597,333,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,597,333,756.34/189,159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,625.45

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