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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,047.60, 283,689.60 and 76,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,047.60, 283,689.60 and 76,727.80 is: 115,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,047.60 : 283,689.60 = 76,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,047.60/283,689.60 = 76,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,047.60x = 283,689.60 × 76,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,047.60x = 21,766,878,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,878,181.66/189,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,139.67

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