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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,959.70, 284,939.55 and 181,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,959.70, 284,939.55 and 181,211.70 is: 271,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,959.70 : 284,939.55 = 181,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,959.70/284,939.55 = 181,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,959.70x = 284,939.55 × 181,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,959.70x = 51,634,380,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634,380,252.74/189,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,817.55

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