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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,171.60, 283,757.40 and 76,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,171.60, 283,757.40 and 76,851.60 is: 115,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,171.60 : 283,757.40 = 76,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,171.60/283,757.40 = 76,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,171.60x = 283,757.40 × 76,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,171.60x = 21,807,210,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807,210,201.84/189,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,277.40

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