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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,399.28, 282,546.56 and 184,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,399.28, 282,546.56 and 184,250.92 is: 274,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,399.28 : 282,546.56 = 184,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,399.28/282,546.56 = 184,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,399.28x = 282,546.56 × 184,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,399.28x = 52,059,463,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059,463,622.84/189,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,866.22

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