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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,214.84, 283,459.38 and 106,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,214.84, 283,459.38 and 106,167.16 is: 159,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,214.84 : 283,459.38 = 106,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,214.84/283,459.38 = 106,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,214.84x = 283,459.38 × 106,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,214.84x = 30,094,077,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094,077,349.96/189,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,047.13

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