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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,022.68, 283,445.10 and 70,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,022.68, 283,445.10 and 70,662.60 is: 105,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,022.68 : 283,445.10 = 70,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,022.68/283,445.10 = 70,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,022.68x = 283,445.10 × 70,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,022.68x = 20,028,967,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,028,967,723.26/189,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,960.66

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