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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,280.80, 283,921.20 and 187,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,280.80, 283,921.20 and 187,968.60 is: 281,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,280.80 : 283,921.20 = 187,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,280.80/283,921.20 = 187,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,280.80x = 283,921.20 × 187,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,280.80x = 53,368,270,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368,270,474.32/189,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,952.90

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