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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,159.75, 301,307.68 and 189,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,159.75, 301,307.68 and 189,382.75 is: 283,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,159.75 : 301,307.68 = 189,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,159.75/301,307.68 = 189,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,159.75x = 301,307.68 × 189,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,159.75x = 57,062,477,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,477,034.52/201,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,667.47

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