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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,236.95, 283,534.09 and 114,199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,236.95, 283,534.09 and 114,199.42 is: 171,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,236.95 : 283,534.09 = 114,199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,236.95/283,534.09 = 114,199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,236.95x = 283,534.09 × 114,199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,236.95x = 32,379,427,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,427,633.89/189,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,105.21

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