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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,251.31, 283,865.82 and 70,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,251.31, 283,865.82 and 70,912.74 is: 106,364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,251.31 : 283,865.82 = 70,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,251.31/283,865.82 = 70,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,251.31x = 283,865.82 × 70,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,251.31x = 20,129,703,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,703,088.55/189,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,364.93

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