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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,004.95, 283,517.60 and 76,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,004.95, 283,517.60 and 76,668.39 is: 115,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,004.95 : 283,517.60 = 76,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,004.95/283,517.60 = 76,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,004.95x = 283,517.60 × 76,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,004.95x = 21,736,837,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,837,545.32/189,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,006.71

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