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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,891.14, 281,256.35 and 189,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,891.14, 281,256.35 and 189,458.15 is: 261,346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,891.14 : 281,256.35 = 189,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,891.14/281,256.35 = 189,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,891.14x = 281,256.35 × 189,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,891.14x = 53,286,307,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,286,307,273.11/203,891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,346.86

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