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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,855.80, 284,783.70 and 110,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,855.80, 284,783.70 and 110,929.40 is: 166,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,855.80 : 284,783.70 = 110,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,855.80/284,783.70 = 110,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,855.80x = 284,783.70 × 110,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,855.80x = 31,590,884,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590,884,970.78/189,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,394.10

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