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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,149.60, 283,724.40 and 83,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,149.60, 283,724.40 and 83,856.80 is: 125,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,149.60 : 283,724.40 = 83,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,149.60/283,724.40 = 83,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,149.60x = 283,724.40 × 83,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,149.60x = 23,792,220,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,792,220,265.92/189,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,785.20

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