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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,396.26, 284,020.56 and 71,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,396.26, 284,020.56 and 71,003 is: 106,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,396.26 : 284,020.56 = 71,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,396.26/284,020.56 = 71,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,396.26x = 284,020.56 × 71,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,396.26x = 20,166,311,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,311,821.68/189,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,476.82

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