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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,004.52, 283,467.84 and 83,756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,004.52, 283,467.84 and 83,756.36 is: 125,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,004.52 : 283,467.84 = 83,756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,004.52/283,467.84 = 83,756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,004.52x = 283,467.84 × 83,756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,004.52x = 23,742,234,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,234,455.46/189,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,617.28

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