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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,731.70, 284,925.60 and 101,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,731.70, 284,925.60 and 101,158.20 is: 151,912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,731.70 : 284,925.60 = 101,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,731.70/284,925.60 = 101,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,731.70x = 284,925.60 × 101,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,731.70x = 28,822,560,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822,560,829.92/189,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,912.20

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