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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,523.13, 284,623.52 and 181,903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,523.13, 284,623.52 and 181,903.83 is: 273,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,523.13 : 284,623.52 = 181,903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,523.13/284,623.52 = 181,903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,523.13x = 284,623.52 × 181,903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,523.13x = 51,774,108,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,774,108,396.08/189,523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,180.95

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