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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,213.12, 283,498.53 and 114,175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,213.12, 283,498.53 and 114,175.61 is: 171,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,213.12 : 283,498.53 = 114,175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,213.12/283,498.53 = 114,175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,213.12x = 283,498.53 × 114,175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,213.12x = 32,368,617,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,368,617,596.85/189,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,069.63

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