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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,390.43, 283,719.31 and 158,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,390.43, 283,719.31 and 158,630.36 is: 237,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,390.43 : 283,719.31 = 158,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,390.43/283,719.31 = 158,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,390.43x = 283,719.31 × 158,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,390.43x = 45,006,496,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006,496,284.25/189,390.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,638.70

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