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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,217.08, 283,789.98 and 70,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,217.08, 283,789.98 and 70,863.12 is: 106,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,217.08 : 283,789.98 = 70,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,217.08/283,789.98 = 70,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,217.08x = 283,789.98 × 70,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,217.08x = 20,110,243,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,243,407.54/189,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,281.33

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