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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,094.86, 283,691.49 and 70,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,094.86, 283,691.49 and 70,775.34 is: 106,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,094.86 : 283,691.49 = 70,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,094.86/283,691.49 = 70,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,094.86x = 283,691.49 × 70,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,094.86x = 20,078,361,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,361,659.86/189,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,181.42

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