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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,907.20, 284,860.80 and 119,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,907.20, 284,860.80 and 119,048.40 is: 178,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,907.20 : 284,860.80 = 119,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,907.20/284,860.80 = 119,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,907.20x = 284,860.80 × 119,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,907.20x = 33,912,222,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912,222,462.72/189,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,572.60

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