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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,546.08, 284,080.32 and 165,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,546.08, 284,080.32 and 165,797.12 is: 248,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,546.08 : 284,080.32 = 165,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,546.08/284,080.32 = 165,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,546.08x = 284,080.32 × 165,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,546.08x = 47,099,698,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099,698,904.68/189,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,486.80

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