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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,219.28, 283,675 and 70,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,219.28, 283,675 and 70,824.28 is: 106,178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,219.28 : 283,675 = 70,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,219.28/283,675 = 70,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,219.28x = 283,675 × 70,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,219.28x = 20,091,077,629
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,077,629/189,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,178.81

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