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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,042.29, 283,591.46 and 60,915.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,042.29, 283,591.46 and 60,915.65 is: 91,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,042.29 : 283,591.46 = 60,915.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,042.29/283,591.46 = 60,915.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,042.29x = 283,591.46 × 60,915.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,042.29x = 17,275,156,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,156,854.68/189,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,382.50

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