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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,104.86, 283,706.50 and 70,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,104.86, 283,706.50 and 70,785.34 is: 106,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,104.86 : 283,706.50 = 70,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,104.86/283,706.50 = 70,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,104.86x = 283,706.50 × 70,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,104.86x = 20,082,261,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,261,062.71/189,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,196.43

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