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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,505.60, 283,912.80 and 154,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,505.60, 283,912.80 and 154,254.40 is: 231,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,505.60 : 283,912.80 = 154,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,505.60/283,912.80 = 154,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,505.60x = 283,912.80 × 154,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,505.60x = 43,794,798,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,798,616.32/189,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,100.29

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