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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,237.75, 283,856.67 and 76,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,237.75, 283,856.67 and 76,979.04 is: 115,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,237.75 : 283,856.67 = 76,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,237.75/283,856.67 = 76,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,237.75x = 283,856.67 × 76,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,237.75x = 21,851,013,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,013,954.20/189,237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,468.58

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