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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,356.64, 284,006.16 and 119,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,356.64, 284,006.16 and 119,021.28 is: 178,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,356.64 : 284,006.16 = 119,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,356.64/284,006.16 = 119,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,356.64x = 284,006.16 × 119,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,356.64x = 33,802,776,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802,776,691.08/189,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,513.82

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