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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,203.80, 283,805.70 and 155,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,203.80, 283,805.70 and 155,378.20 is: 233,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,203.80 : 283,805.70 = 155,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,203.80/283,805.70 = 155,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,203.80x = 283,805.70 × 155,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,203.80x = 44,097,218,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,218,815.74/189,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,067.30

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