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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,159.93, 283,239.32 and 114,179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,159.93, 283,239.32 and 114,179.85 is: 170,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,159.93 : 283,239.32 = 114,179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,159.93/283,239.32 = 114,179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,159.93x = 283,239.32 × 114,179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,159.93x = 32,340,222,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,222,500.80/189,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,967.62

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