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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,218.72, 283,506.92 and 114,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,218.72, 283,506.92 and 114,181.20 is: 171,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,218.72 : 283,506.92 = 114,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,218.72/283,506.92 = 114,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,218.72x = 283,506.92 × 114,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,218.72x = 32,371,160,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,160,333.90/189,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,078.00

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