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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,040.91, 283,589.38 and 60,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,040.91, 283,589.38 and 60,914.27 is: 91,380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,040.91 : 283,589.38 = 60,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,040.91/283,589.38 = 60,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,040.91x = 283,589.38 × 60,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,040.91x = 17,274,640,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,640,062.45/189,040.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,380.43

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