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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,338.96, 284,063.04 and 61,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,338.96, 284,063.04 and 61,252.40 is: 91,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,338.96 : 284,063.04 = 61,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,338.96/284,063.04 = 61,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,338.96x = 284,063.04 × 61,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,338.96x = 17,399,542,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,542,951.30/189,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,896.26

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