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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,761.86, 284,689.50 and 133,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,761.86, 284,689.50 and 133,711.42 is: 200,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,761.86 : 284,689.50 = 133,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,761.86/284,689.50 = 133,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,761.86x = 284,689.50 × 133,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,761.86x = 38,066,237,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066,237,304.09/189,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,600.04

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