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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,595.47, 283,556.64 and 168,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,595.47, 283,556.64 and 168,682.29 is: 252,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,595.47 : 283,556.64 = 168,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,595.47/283,556.64 = 168,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,595.47x = 283,556.64 × 168,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,595.47x = 47,830,983,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,830,983,379.91/189,595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,279.15

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