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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,296.46, 283,107.96 and 168,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,296.46, 283,107.96 and 168,383.34 is: 251,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,296.46 : 283,107.96 = 168,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,296.46/283,107.96 = 168,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,296.46x = 283,107.96 × 168,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,296.46x = 47,670,663,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,663,885.39/189,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,830.72

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