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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,913.80, 284,388.62 and 113,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,913.80, 284,388.62 and 113,964.59 is: 170,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,913.80 : 284,388.62 = 113,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,913.80/284,388.62 = 113,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,913.80x = 284,388.62 × 113,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,913.80x = 32,410,232,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,232,620.11/189,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,657.59

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