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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,245.76, 283,868.68 and 76,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,245.76, 283,868.68 and 76,987.04 is: 115,480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,245.76 : 283,868.68 = 76,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,245.76/283,868.68 = 76,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,245.76x = 283,868.68 × 76,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,245.76x = 21,854,209,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854,209,421.91/189,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,480.58

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