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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.57, 283,532.03 and 114,198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.57, 283,532.03 and 114,198.04 is: 171,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.57 : 283,532.03 = 114,198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.57/283,532.03 = 114,198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.57x = 283,532.03 × 114,198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.57x = 32,378,801,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,801,532.23/189,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,103.15

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