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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,117.60, 283,676.40 and 106,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,117.60, 283,676.40 and 106,000.80 is: 159,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,117.60 : 283,676.40 = 106,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,117.60/283,676.40 = 106,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,117.60x = 283,676.40 × 106,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,117.60x = 30,069,925,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,069,925,341.12/189,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,001.20

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