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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,170.87, 283,839.89 and 99,192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,170.87, 283,839.89 and 99,192.11 is: 148,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,170.87 : 283,839.89 = 99,192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,170.87/283,839.89 = 99,192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,170.87x = 283,839.89 × 99,192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,170.87x = 28,154,675,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,675,676.11/189,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,831.99

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