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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,298.08, 283,947.24 and 106,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,298.08, 283,947.24 and 106,250.40 is: 159,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,298.08 : 283,947.24 = 106,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,298.08/283,947.24 = 106,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,298.08x = 283,947.24 × 106,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,298.08x = 30,169,507,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,169,507,828.90/189,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,375.67

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