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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,581.28, 284,266.08 and 119,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,581.28, 284,266.08 and 119,310 is: 178,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,581.28 : 284,266.08 = 119,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,581.28/284,266.08 = 119,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,581.28x = 284,266.08 × 119,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,581.28x = 33,915,786,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,915,786,004.80/189,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,898.39

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