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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,864.78, 284,278.38 and 136,609.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,864.78, 284,278.38 and 136,609.98 is: 204,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,864.78 : 284,278.38 = 136,609.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,864.78/284,278.38 = 136,609.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,864.78x = 284,278.38 × 136,609.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,864.78x = 38,835,263,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835,263,806.23/189,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,541.69

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