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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,974.61, 284,587.40 and 154,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,974.61, 284,587.40 and 154,476 is: 231,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,974.61 : 284,587.40 = 154,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,974.61/284,587.40 = 154,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,974.61x = 284,587.40 × 154,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,974.61x = 43,961,923,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,961,923,588.59/189,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,409.47

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