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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,470.40, 284,059.80 and 106,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,470.40, 284,059.80 and 106,364.40 is: 159,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,470.40 : 284,059.80 = 106,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,470.40/284,059.80 = 106,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,470.40x = 284,059.80 × 106,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,470.40x = 30,213,850,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213,850,191.12/189,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,464.75

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