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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,250.68, 283,308.86 and 182,521.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,250.68, 283,308.86 and 182,521.38 is: 273,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,250.68 : 283,308.86 = 182,521.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,250.68/283,308.86 = 182,521.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,250.68x = 283,308.86 × 182,521.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,250.68x = 51,709,924,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,709,924,093.43/189,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,235.08

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