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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,215.37, 283,501.89 and 114,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,215.37, 283,501.89 and 114,177.87 is: 171,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,215.37 : 283,501.89 = 114,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,215.37/283,501.89 = 114,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,215.37x = 283,501.89 × 114,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,215.37x = 32,369,641,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,641,941.17/189,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,073.01

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