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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,274.30, 283,911.45 and 155,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,274.30, 283,911.45 and 155,448.70 is: 233,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,274.30 : 283,911.45 = 155,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,274.30/283,911.45 = 155,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,274.30x = 283,911.45 × 155,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,274.30x = 44,133,665,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133,665,817.62/189,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,173.05

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