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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,985.98, 285,305.32 and 168,686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,985.98, 285,305.32 and 168,686.66 is: 253,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,985.98 : 285,305.32 = 168,686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,985.98/285,305.32 = 168,686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,985.98x = 285,305.32 × 168,686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,985.98x = 48,127,202,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,202,435.15/189,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,319.75

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