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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,533.72, 483,193.69 and 189,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,533.72, 483,193.69 and 189,017.37 is: 283,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,533.72 : 483,193.69 = 189,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,533.72/483,193.69 = 189,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,533.72x = 483,193.69 × 189,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,533.72x = 91,332,000,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332,000,011.85/322,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,170.39

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