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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,171.60, 283,757.40 and 83,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,171.60, 283,757.40 and 83,878.80 is: 125,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,171.60 : 283,757.40 = 83,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,171.60/283,757.40 = 83,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,171.60x = 283,757.40 × 83,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,171.60x = 23,801,230,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801,230,203.12/189,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,818.20

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