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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,268.80, 283,903.20 and 155,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,268.80, 283,903.20 and 155,443.20 is: 233,164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,268.80 : 283,903.20 = 155,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,268.80/283,903.20 = 155,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,268.80x = 283,903.20 × 155,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,268.80x = 44,130,821,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130,821,898.24/189,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,164.80

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