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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,848.84, 284,632.52 and 114,950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,848.84, 284,632.52 and 114,950.97 is: 172,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,848.84 : 284,632.52 = 114,950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,848.84/284,632.52 = 114,950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,848.84x = 284,632.52 × 114,950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,848.84x = 32,718,783,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718,783,692.79/189,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,341.24

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