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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,313.32, 283,887.14 and 70,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,313.32, 283,887.14 and 70,901.64 is: 106,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,313.32 : 283,887.14 = 70,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,313.32/283,887.14 = 70,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,313.32x = 283,887.14 × 70,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,313.32x = 20,128,063,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,063,800.91/189,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,321.43

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