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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.67, 283,532.18 and 114,198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.67, 283,532.18 and 114,198.13 is: 171,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.67 : 283,532.18 = 114,198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.67/283,532.18 = 114,198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.67x = 283,532.18 × 114,198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.67x = 32,378,844,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,844,888.66/189,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,103.29

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