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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,004.23, 283,557.51 and 70,687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,004.23, 283,557.51 and 70,687.53 is: 106,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,004.23 : 283,557.51 = 70,687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,004.23/283,557.51 = 70,687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,004.23x = 283,557.51 × 70,687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,004.23x = 20,043,979,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043,979,994.85/189,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,050.43

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