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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,265.80, 283,898.70 and 155,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,265.80, 283,898.70 and 155,440.20 is: 233,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,265.80 : 283,898.70 = 155,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,265.80/283,898.70 = 155,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,265.80x = 283,898.70 × 155,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,265.80x = 44,129,270,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,270,707.74/189,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,160.30

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