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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,160.68, 283,240.44 and 114,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,160.68, 283,240.44 and 114,180.60 is: 170,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,160.68 : 283,240.44 = 114,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,160.68/283,240.44 = 114,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,160.68x = 283,240.44 × 114,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,160.68x = 32,340,563,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,563,383.46/189,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,968.74

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