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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,309.84, 283,881.88 and 70,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,309.84, 283,881.88 and 70,898.14 is: 106,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,309.84 : 283,881.88 = 70,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,309.84/283,881.88 = 70,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,309.84x = 283,881.88 × 70,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,309.84x = 20,126,697,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,697,271.70/189,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,316.17

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