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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,167.20, 283,609.55 and 114,270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,167.20, 283,609.55 and 114,270.35 is: 171,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,167.20 : 283,609.55 = 114,270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,167.20/283,609.55 = 114,270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,167.20x = 283,609.55 × 114,270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,167.20x = 32,408,161,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,161,409.47/189,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,320.20

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