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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,173.81, 283,686.89 and 82,590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,173.81, 283,686.89 and 82,590.37 is: 123,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,173.81 : 283,686.89 = 82,590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,173.81/283,686.89 = 82,590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,173.81x = 283,686.89 × 82,590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,173.81x = 23,429,804,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,804,087.08/189,173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,853.32

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