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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,853.34, 284,639.27 and 114,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,853.34, 284,639.27 and 114,955.47 is: 172,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,853.34 : 284,639.27 = 114,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,853.34/284,639.27 = 114,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,853.34x = 284,639.27 × 114,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,853.34x = 32,720,840,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,720,840,488.53/189,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,347.99

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