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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,534.13, 284,062.44 and 165,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,534.13, 284,062.44 and 165,785.13 is: 248,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,534.13 : 284,062.44 = 165,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,534.13/284,062.44 = 165,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,534.13x = 284,062.44 × 165,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,534.13x = 47,093,329,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093,329,165.21/189,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,468.86

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