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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,246.76, 283,870.18 and 76,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,246.76, 283,870.18 and 76,988.04 is: 115,482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,246.76 : 283,870.18 = 76,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,246.76/283,870.18 = 76,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,246.76x = 283,870.18 × 76,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,246.76x = 21,854,608,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854,608,772.65/189,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,482.08

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