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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,171.16, 283,756.74 and 64,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,171.16, 283,756.74 and 64,513.24 is: 96,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,171.16 : 283,756.74 = 64,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,171.16/283,756.74 = 64,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,171.16x = 283,756.74 × 64,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,171.16x = 18,306,066,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,066,669.24/189,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,769.86

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