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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,328.14, 283,128.57 and 141,330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,328.14, 283,128.57 and 141,330.78 is: 211,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,328.14 : 283,128.57 = 141,330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,328.14/283,128.57 = 141,330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,328.14x = 283,128.57 × 141,330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,328.14x = 40,014,781,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,781,638.38/189,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,351.47

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