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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,499.04, 283,927.38 and 114,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,499.04, 283,927.38 and 114,461.52 is: 171,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,499.04 : 283,927.38 = 114,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,499.04/283,927.38 = 114,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,499.04x = 283,927.38 × 114,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,499.04x = 32,498,759,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,759,484.42/189,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,498.28

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