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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,406.78, 282,557.76 and 184,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,406.78, 282,557.76 and 184,258.42 is: 274,877.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,406.78 : 282,557.76 = 184,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,406.78/282,557.76 = 184,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,406.78x = 282,557.76 × 184,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,406.78x = 52,063,646,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063,646,416.34/189,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,877.42

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