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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,390.93, 283,720.06 and 158,630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,390.93, 283,720.06 and 158,630.86 is: 237,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,390.93 : 283,720.06 = 158,630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,390.93/283,720.06 = 158,630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,390.93x = 283,720.06 × 158,630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,390.93x = 45,006,757,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006,757,117.05/189,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,639.45

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