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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,251.55, 283,877.33 and 155,425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,251.55, 283,877.33 and 155,425.95 is: 233,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,251.55 : 283,877.33 = 155,425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,251.55/283,877.33 = 155,425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,251.55x = 283,877.33 × 155,425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,251.55x = 44,121,902,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,902,921.58/189,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,138.93

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