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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,238.83, 283,536.90 and 114,201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,238.83, 283,536.90 and 114,201.29 is: 171,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,238.83 : 283,536.90 = 114,201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,238.83/283,536.90 = 114,201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,238.83x = 283,536.90 × 114,201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,238.83x = 32,380,278,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380,278,324.92/189,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,108.00

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