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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,027.51, 283,593.81 and 82,420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,027.51, 283,593.81 and 82,420.77 is: 123,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,027.51 : 283,593.81 = 82,420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,027.51/283,593.81 = 82,420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,027.51x = 283,593.81 × 82,420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,027.51x = 23,374,020,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,020,187.43/189,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,654.07

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