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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,183.25, 283,774.88 and 179,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,183.25, 283,774.88 and 179,723.26 is: 269,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,183.25 : 283,774.88 = 179,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,183.25/283,774.88 = 179,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,183.25x = 283,774.88 × 179,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,183.25x = 51,000,946,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,000,946,539.71/189,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,584.89

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