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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,160.93, 283,240.81 and 114,180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,160.93, 283,240.81 and 114,180.85 is: 170,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,160.93 : 283,240.81 = 114,180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,160.93/283,240.81 = 114,180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,160.93x = 283,240.81 × 114,180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,160.93x = 32,340,676,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,676,440.49/189,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,969.11

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