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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,172.41, 283,764.57 and 70,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,172.41, 283,764.57 and 70,821.15 is: 106,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,172.41 : 283,764.57 = 70,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,172.41/283,764.57 = 70,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,172.41x = 283,764.57 × 70,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,172.41x = 20,096,533,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096,533,176.66/189,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,233.95

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