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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,737.68, 426,088.59 and 189,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,737.68, 426,088.59 and 189,572.97 is: 284,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,737.68 : 426,088.59 = 189,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,737.68/426,088.59 = 189,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,737.68x = 426,088.59 × 189,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,737.68x = 80,774,879,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,774,879,489.41/283,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,681.54

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