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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.44, 283,531.84 and 114,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.44, 283,531.84 and 114,197.92 is: 171,102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.44 : 283,531.84 = 114,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.44/283,531.84 = 114,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.44x = 283,531.84 × 114,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.44x = 32,378,745,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,745,387.45/189,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,102.96

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