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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,245.08, 283,861.50 and 76,892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,245.08, 283,861.50 and 76,892.12 is: 115,335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,245.08 : 283,861.50 = 76,892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,245.08/283,861.50 = 76,892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,245.08x = 283,861.50 × 76,892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,245.08x = 21,826,712,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,712,521.38/189,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,335.69

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