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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,224.16, 282,609.93 and 171,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,224.16, 282,609.93 and 171,419.23 is: 256,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,224.16 : 282,609.93 = 171,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,224.16/282,609.93 = 171,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,224.16x = 282,609.93 × 171,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,224.16x = 48,444,776,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444,776,590.95/189,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,017.92

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