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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,426.80, 284,269.80 and 105,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,426.80, 284,269.80 and 105,186.80 is: 157,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,426.80 : 284,269.80 = 105,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,426.80/284,269.80 = 105,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,426.80x = 284,269.80 × 105,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,426.80x = 29,901,430,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901,430,598.64/189,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,852.17

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