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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,364.80, 284,047.20 and 142,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,364.80, 284,047.20 and 142,125.60 is: 213,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,364.80 : 284,047.20 = 142,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,364.80/284,047.20 = 142,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,364.80x = 284,047.20 × 142,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,364.80x = 40,370,378,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,370,378,728.32/189,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,188.40

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