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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,592.47, 283,552.16 and 168,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,592.47, 283,552.16 and 168,679.28 is: 252,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,592.47 : 283,552.16 = 168,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,592.47/283,552.16 = 168,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,592.47x = 283,552.16 × 168,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,592.47x = 47,829,371,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,829,371,930.09/189,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,274.64

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