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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,991.67, 283,389.08 and 70,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,991.67, 283,389.08 and 70,565.62 is: 105,811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,991.67 : 283,389.08 = 70,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,991.67/283,389.08 = 70,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,991.67x = 283,389.08 × 70,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,991.67x = 19,997,524,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997,524,361.66/188,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,811.67

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