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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,451.88, 283,956.38 and 105,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,451.88, 283,956.38 and 105,171.74 is: 157,634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,451.88 : 283,956.38 = 105,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,451.88/283,956.38 = 105,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,451.88x = 283,956.38 × 105,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,451.88x = 29,864,184,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,864,184,623.06/189,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,634.67

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