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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,238.23, 283,536.01 and 114,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,238.23, 283,536.01 and 114,200.70 is: 171,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,238.23 : 283,536.01 = 114,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,238.23/283,536.01 = 114,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,238.23x = 283,536.01 × 114,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,238.23x = 32,380,010,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380,010,817.21/189,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,107.13

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