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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,596.47, 283,558.14 and 168,683.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,596.47, 283,558.14 and 168,683.29 is: 252,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,596.47 : 283,558.14 = 168,683.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,596.47/283,558.14 = 168,683.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,596.47x = 283,558.14 × 168,683.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,596.47x = 47,831,519,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,831,519,961.48/189,596.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,280.65

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