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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.23, 283,531.52 and 114,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.23, 283,531.52 and 114,197.70 is: 171,102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.23 : 283,531.52 = 114,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.23/283,531.52 = 114,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.23x = 283,531.52 × 114,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.23x = 32,378,646,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,646,181.69/189,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,102.64

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