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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,349.30, 284,133.30 and 71,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,349.30, 284,133.30 and 71,032.60 is: 106,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,349.30 : 284,133.30 = 71,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,349.30/284,133.30 = 71,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,349.30x = 284,133.30 × 71,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,349.30x = 20,182,727,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,727,045.58/189,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,589.92

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