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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,161.93, 283,242.31 and 114,181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,161.93, 283,242.31 and 114,181.85 is: 170,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,161.93 : 283,242.31 = 114,181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,161.93/283,242.31 = 114,181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,161.93x = 283,242.31 × 114,181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,161.93x = 32,341,130,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,130,954.07/189,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,970.61

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