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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,520.63, 284,619.77 and 181,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,520.63, 284,619.77 and 181,901.33 is: 273,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,520.63 : 284,619.77 = 181,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,520.63/284,619.77 = 181,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,520.63x = 284,619.77 × 181,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,520.63x = 51,772,715,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772,715,147.34/189,520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,177.20

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