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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,236.98, 283,534.14 and 114,199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,236.98, 283,534.14 and 114,199.45 is: 171,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,236.98 : 283,534.14 = 114,199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,236.98/283,534.14 = 114,199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,236.98x = 283,534.14 × 114,199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,236.98x = 32,379,442,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,442,135.39/189,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,105.26

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