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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,337.32, 282,455.43 and 184,189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,337.32, 282,455.43 and 184,189.36 is: 274,775.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,337.32 : 282,455.43 = 184,189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,337.32/282,455.43 = 184,189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,337.32x = 282,455.43 × 184,189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,337.32x = 52,025,284,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025,284,880.22/189,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,775.65

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