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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,162.96, 283,670.58 and 82,579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,162.96, 283,670.58 and 82,579.51 is: 123,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,162.96 : 283,670.58 = 82,579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,162.96/283,670.58 = 82,579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,162.96x = 283,670.58 × 82,579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,162.96x = 23,425,377,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,377,497.82/189,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,837.02

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