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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,253.18, 283,879.78 and 76,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,253.18, 283,879.78 and 76,994.44 is: 115,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,253.18 : 283,879.78 = 76,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,253.18/283,879.78 = 76,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,253.18x = 283,879.78 × 76,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,253.18x = 21,857,164,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857,164,688.42/189,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,491.66

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