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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,209.79, 283,710.03 and 75,242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,209.79, 283,710.03 and 75,242.19 is: 112,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,209.79 : 283,710.03 = 75,242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,209.79/283,710.03 = 75,242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,209.79x = 283,710.03 × 75,242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,209.79x = 21,346,963,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346,963,982.17/189,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,821.67

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