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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.73, 283,532.26 and 114,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.73, 283,532.26 and 114,198.20 is: 171,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.73 : 283,532.26 = 114,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.73/283,532.26 = 114,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.73x = 283,532.26 × 114,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.73x = 32,378,873,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,873,733.93/189,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,103.38

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