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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,248.10, 283,865.97 and 76,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,248.10, 283,865.97 and 76,895.10 is: 115,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,248.10 : 283,865.97 = 76,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,248.10/283,865.97 = 76,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,248.10x = 283,865.97 × 76,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,248.10x = 21,827,902,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,902,149.75/189,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,340.14

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