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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,682.90, 284,279.06 and 141,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,682.90, 284,279.06 and 141,923.27 is: 212,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,682.90 : 284,279.06 = 141,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,682.90/284,279.06 = 141,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,682.90x = 284,279.06 × 141,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,682.90x = 40,345,813,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345,813,787.73/189,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,701.38

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