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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,297.80, 283,644.30 and 100,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,297.80, 283,644.30 and 100,435.40 is: 150,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,297.80 : 283,644.30 = 100,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,297.80/283,644.30 = 100,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,297.80x = 283,644.30 × 100,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,297.80x = 28,487,928,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,928,728.22/189,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,492.66

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