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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,756.41, 284,681.33 and 133,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,756.41, 284,681.33 and 133,705.98 is: 200,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,756.41 : 284,681.33 = 133,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,756.41/284,681.33 = 133,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,756.41x = 284,681.33 × 133,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,756.41x = 38,063,595,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,595,546.82/189,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,591.89

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