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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,741.60, 284,266.80 and 154,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,741.60, 284,266.80 and 154,490.40 is: 231,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,741.60 : 284,266.80 = 154,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,741.60/284,266.80 = 154,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,741.60x = 284,266.80 × 154,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,741.60x = 43,916,491,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916,491,638.72/189,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,454.21

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