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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,261.12, 283,967.42 and 76,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,261.12, 283,967.42 and 76,949.97 is: 115,455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,261.12 : 283,967.42 = 76,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,261.12/283,967.42 = 76,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,261.12x = 283,967.42 × 76,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,261.12x = 21,851,284,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,284,065.23/189,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,455.75

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