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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,337.20, 284,005.80 and 161,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,337.20, 284,005.80 and 161,192.40 is: 241,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,337.20 : 284,005.80 = 161,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,337.20/284,005.80 = 161,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,337.20x = 284,005.80 × 161,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,337.20x = 45,779,576,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,779,576,515.92/189,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,788.60

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