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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,954.97, 284,670.02 and 164,935.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,954.97, 284,670.02 and 164,935.69 is: 247,175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,954.97 : 284,670.02 = 164,935.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,954.97/284,670.02 = 164,935.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,954.97x = 284,670.02 × 164,935.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,954.97x = 46,952,245,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952,245,346.34/189,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,175.66

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