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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,212.76, 283,800.70 and 76,899.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,212.76, 283,800.70 and 76,899.71 is: 115,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,212.76 : 283,800.70 = 76,899.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,212.76/283,800.70 = 76,899.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,212.76x = 283,800.70 × 76,899.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,212.76x = 21,824,191,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,191,527.80/189,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,342.07

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