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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,435.88, 283,841.46 and 169,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,435.88, 283,841.46 and 169,903.60 is: 254,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,435.88 : 283,841.46 = 169,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,435.88/283,841.46 = 169,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,435.88x = 283,841.46 × 169,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,435.88x = 48,225,685,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,685,883.26/189,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,575.25

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