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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,394.26, 284,017.56 and 71,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,394.26, 284,017.56 and 71,001 is: 106,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,394.26 : 284,017.56 = 71,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,394.26/284,017.56 = 71,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,394.26x = 284,017.56 × 71,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,394.26x = 20,165,530,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,530,777.56/189,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,473.82

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