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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,849.30, 284,579.55 and 110,922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,849.30, 284,579.55 and 110,922.90 is: 166,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,849.30 : 284,579.55 = 110,922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,849.30/284,579.55 = 110,922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,849.30x = 284,579.55 × 110,922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,849.30x = 31,566,388,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,388,966.70/189,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,270.77

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