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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,336.69, 282,454.49 and 184,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,336.69, 282,454.49 and 184,188.74 is: 274,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,336.69 : 282,454.49 = 184,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,336.69/282,454.49 = 184,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,336.69x = 282,454.49 × 184,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,336.69x = 52,024,935,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,024,935,668.64/189,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,774.72

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