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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,169.58, 283,680.55 and 82,586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,169.58, 283,680.55 and 82,586.13 is: 123,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,169.58 : 283,680.55 = 82,586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,169.58/283,680.55 = 82,586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,169.58x = 283,680.55 × 82,586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,169.58x = 23,428,078,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,078,951.36/189,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,846.97

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