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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,270.47, 284,317.83 and 114,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,270.47, 284,317.83 and 114,425.87 is: 171,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,270.47 : 284,317.83 = 114,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,270.47/284,317.83 = 114,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,270.47x = 284,317.83 × 114,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,270.47x = 32,533,313,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533,313,632.67/189,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,887.95

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