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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,239.46, 283,537.83 and 114,201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,239.46, 283,537.83 and 114,201.93 is: 171,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,239.46 : 283,537.83 = 114,201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,239.46/283,537.83 = 114,201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,239.46x = 283,537.83 × 114,201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,239.46x = 32,380,567,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380,567,414.01/189,239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,108.96

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