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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,859.03, 284,269.77 and 136,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,859.03, 284,269.77 and 136,604.23 is: 204,533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,859.03 : 284,269.77 = 136,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,859.03/284,269.77 = 136,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,859.03x = 284,269.77 × 136,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,859.03x = 38,832,452,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,452,332.45/189,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,533.08

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