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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,057.60, 283,586.40 and 105,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,057.60, 283,586.40 and 105,076.80 is: 157,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,057.60 : 283,586.40 = 105,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,057.60/283,586.40 = 105,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,057.60x = 283,586.40 × 105,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,057.60x = 29,798,351,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,351,435.52/189,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,615.20

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