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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,389.76, 284,010.81 and 70,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,389.76, 284,010.81 and 70,996.50 is: 106,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,389.76 : 284,010.81 = 70,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,389.76/284,010.81 = 70,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,389.76x = 284,010.81 × 70,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,389.76x = 20,163,773,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,773,472.17/189,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,467.07

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