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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,244.76, 283,867.18 and 76,986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,244.76, 283,867.18 and 76,986.04 is: 115,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,244.76 : 283,867.18 = 76,986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,244.76/283,867.18 = 76,986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,244.76x = 283,867.18 × 76,986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,244.76x = 21,853,810,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,810,074.17/189,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,479.08

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