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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,419.98, 284,168.58 and 77,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,419.98, 284,168.58 and 77,099.26 is: 115,664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,419.98 : 284,168.58 = 77,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,419.98/284,168.58 = 77,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,419.98x = 284,168.58 × 77,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,419.98x = 21,909,187,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,187,233.25/189,419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,664.61

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