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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,184.68, 283,961.70 and 156,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,184.68, 283,961.70 and 156,240.36 is: 234,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,184.68 : 283,961.70 = 156,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,184.68/283,961.70 = 156,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,184.68x = 283,961.70 × 156,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,184.68x = 44,366,278,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,278,234.21/189,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,513.06

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