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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,267.39, 284,313.20 and 114,422.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,267.39, 284,313.20 and 114,422.81 is: 171,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,267.39 : 284,313.20 = 114,422.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,267.39/284,313.20 = 114,422.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,267.39x = 284,313.20 × 114,422.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,267.39x = 32,531,913,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531,913,270.41/189,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,883.35

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