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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,240.54, 283,539.48 and 114,203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,240.54, 283,539.48 and 114,203.03 is: 171,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,240.54 : 283,539.48 = 114,203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,240.54/283,539.48 = 114,203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,240.54x = 283,539.48 × 114,203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,240.54x = 32,381,066,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381,066,322.93/189,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,110.62

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