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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,247.60, 283,865.22 and 76,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,247.60, 283,865.22 and 76,894.60 is: 115,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,247.60 : 283,865.22 = 76,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,247.60/283,865.22 = 76,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,247.60x = 283,865.22 × 76,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,247.60x = 21,827,702,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,702,545.81/189,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,339.39

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