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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,284.42, 283,965.80 and 76,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,284.42, 283,965.80 and 76,964.64 is: 115,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,284.42 : 283,965.80 = 76,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,284.42/283,965.80 = 76,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,284.42x = 283,965.80 × 76,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,284.42x = 21,855,325,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,325,184.49/189,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,462.89

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