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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,590.40, 284,385.60 and 133,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,590.40, 284,385.60 and 133,065.60 is: 199,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,590.40 : 284,385.60 = 133,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,590.40/284,385.60 = 133,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,590.40x = 284,385.60 × 133,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,590.40x = 37,841,940,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841,940,495.36/189,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,598.40

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