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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,914.30, 286,371.45 and 189,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,914.30, 286,371.45 and 189,747.90 is: 284,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,914.30 : 286,371.45 = 189,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,914.30/286,371.45 = 189,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,914.30x = 286,371.45 × 189,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,914.30x = 54,338,381,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338,381,257.46/190,914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,621.85

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