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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,384.96, 284,068.22 and 71,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,384.96, 284,068.22 and 71,047.08 is: 106,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,384.96 : 284,068.22 = 71,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,384.96/284,068.22 = 71,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,384.96x = 284,068.22 × 71,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,384.96x = 20,182,217,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182,217,196.56/189,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,567.16

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