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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,939.61, 284,427.15 and 113,990.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,939.61, 284,427.15 and 113,990.34 is: 170,696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,939.61 : 284,427.15 = 113,990.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,939.61/284,427.15 = 113,990.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,939.61x = 284,427.15 × 113,990.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,939.61x = 32,421,947,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,947,533.73/189,939.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,696.09

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