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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,031.95, 283,555.82 and 87,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,031.95, 283,555.82 and 87,924.85 is: 131,890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,031.95 : 283,555.82 = 87,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,031.95/283,555.82 = 87,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,031.95x = 283,555.82 × 87,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,031.95x = 24,931,602,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931,602,451.05/189,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,890.94

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