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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,432.38, 283,836.25 and 169,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,432.38, 283,836.25 and 169,900.06 is: 254,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,432.38 : 283,836.25 = 169,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,432.38/283,836.25 = 169,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,432.38x = 283,836.25 × 169,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,432.38x = 48,223,795,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223,795,905.18/189,432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,569.97

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