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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,643.20, 284,464.80 and 180,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,643.20, 284,464.80 and 180,895.20 is: 271,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,643.20 : 284,464.80 = 180,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,643.20/284,464.80 = 180,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,643.20x = 284,464.80 × 180,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,643.20x = 51,458,316,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458,316,888.96/189,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,342.80

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