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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,256.32, 283,873.32 and 70,917.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,256.32, 283,873.32 and 70,917.72 is: 106,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,256.32 : 283,873.32 = 70,917.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,256.32/283,873.32 = 70,917.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,256.32x = 283,873.32 × 70,917.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,256.32x = 20,131,648,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,648,623.23/189,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,372.40

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