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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,237.48, 283,534.89 and 114,199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,237.48, 283,534.89 and 114,199.95 is: 171,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,237.48 : 283,534.89 = 114,199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,237.48/283,534.89 = 114,199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,237.48x = 283,534.89 × 114,199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,237.48x = 32,379,670,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,670,261.26/189,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,106.01

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