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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,205.36, 283,801.88 and 76,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,205.36, 283,801.88 and 76,852.33 is: 115,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,205.36 : 283,801.88 = 76,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,205.36/283,801.88 = 76,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,205.36x = 283,801.88 × 76,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,205.36x = 21,810,835,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810,835,736.38/189,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,275.99

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