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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,389.10, 860,191.92 and 189,159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,389.10, 860,191.92 and 189,159.93 is: 283,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,389.10 : 860,191.92 = 189,159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,389.10/860,191.92 = 189,159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,389.10x = 860,191.92 × 189,159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,389.10x = 162,713,843,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,713,843,373.77/573,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,775.61

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