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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,255.82, 283,872.57 and 70,917.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,255.82, 283,872.57 and 70,917.25 is: 106,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,255.82 : 283,872.57 = 70,917.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,255.82/283,872.57 = 70,917.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,255.82x = 283,872.57 × 70,917.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,255.82x = 20,131,462,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,462,014.83/189,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,371.69

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