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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,415.44, 284,168.88 and 71,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,415.44, 284,168.88 and 71,088 is: 106,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,415.44 : 284,168.88 = 71,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,415.44/284,168.88 = 71,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,415.44x = 284,168.88 × 71,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,415.44x = 20,200,997,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,997,341.44/189,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,649.16

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