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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,337.74, 284,211.33 and 168,411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,337.74, 284,211.33 and 168,411.79 is: 252,799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,337.74 : 284,211.33 = 168,411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,337.74/284,211.33 = 168,411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,337.74x = 284,211.33 × 168,411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,337.74x = 47,864,538,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,864,538,823.58/189,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,799.79

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