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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,391.83, 284,013.63 and 70,998.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,391.83, 284,013.63 and 70,998.63 is: 106,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,391.83 : 284,013.63 = 70,998.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,391.83/284,013.63 = 70,998.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,391.83x = 284,013.63 × 70,998.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,391.83x = 20,164,578,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,164,578,631.33/189,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,470.16

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