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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,434.88, 283,839.96 and 169,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,434.88, 283,839.96 and 169,902.60 is: 254,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,434.88 : 283,839.96 = 169,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,434.88/283,839.96 = 169,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,434.88x = 283,839.96 × 169,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,434.88x = 48,225,147,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,147,187.90/189,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,573.75

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