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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,282.38, 283,643.06 and 76,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,282.38, 283,643.06 and 76,825.78 is: 115,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,282.38 : 283,643.06 = 76,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,282.38/283,643.06 = 76,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,282.38x = 283,643.06 × 76,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,282.38x = 21,791,099,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,099,326.09/189,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,124.82

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