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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,093.60, 283,640.40 and 105,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,093.60, 283,640.40 and 105,976.80 is: 158,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,093.60 : 283,640.40 = 105,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,093.60/283,640.40 = 105,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,093.60x = 283,640.40 × 105,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,093.60x = 30,059,301,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,301,942.72/189,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,965.20

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