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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,265.52, 283,061.40 and 168,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,265.52, 283,061.40 and 168,352.40 is: 251,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,265.52 : 283,061.40 = 168,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,265.52/283,061.40 = 168,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,265.52x = 283,061.40 × 168,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,265.52x = 47,654,066,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,654,066,037.36/189,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,784.19

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