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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,613.77, 536,414.58 and 189,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,613.77, 536,414.58 and 189,098.13 is: 283,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,613.77 : 536,414.58 = 189,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,613.77/536,414.58 = 189,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,613.77x = 536,414.58 × 189,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,613.77x = 101,434,993,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,434,993,982.74/357,613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,643.98

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