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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,242.99, 283,858.30 and 76,889.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,242.99, 283,858.30 and 76,889.98 is: 115,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,242.99 : 283,858.30 = 76,889.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,242.99/283,858.30 = 76,889.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,242.99x = 283,858.30 × 76,889.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,242.99x = 21,825,857,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,857,206.09/189,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,332.45

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