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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,165.44, 283,573.92 and 64,419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,165.44, 283,573.92 and 64,419.68 is: 96,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,165.44 : 283,573.92 = 64,419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,165.44/283,573.92 = 64,419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,165.44x = 283,573.92 × 64,419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,165.44x = 18,267,741,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267,741,182.75/189,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,570.18

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