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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,002.24, 283,416.96 and 64,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,002.24, 283,416.96 and 64,309.76 is: 96,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,002.24 : 283,416.96 = 64,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,002.24/283,416.96 = 64,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,002.24x = 283,416.96 × 64,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,002.24x = 18,226,476,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,476,677.53/189,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,435.24

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