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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,491.40, 284,237.10 and 166,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,491.40, 284,237.10 and 166,163.40 is: 249,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,491.40 : 284,237.10 = 166,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,491.40/284,237.10 = 166,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,491.40x = 284,237.10 × 166,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,491.40x = 47,229,802,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229,802,942.14/189,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,245.10

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