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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,413.89, 283,892.37 and 82,752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,413.89, 283,892.37 and 82,752.09 is: 124,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,413.89 : 283,892.37 = 82,752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,413.89/283,892.37 = 82,752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,413.89x = 283,892.37 × 82,752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,413.89x = 23,492,686,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,686,952.55/189,413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,028.32

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