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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,096.60, 283,644.90 and 105,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,096.60, 283,644.90 and 105,979.80 is: 158,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,096.60 : 283,644.90 = 105,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,096.60/283,644.90 = 105,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,096.60x = 283,644.90 × 105,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,096.60x = 30,060,629,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060,629,773.02/189,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,969.70

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