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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,529.23, 284,292.45 and 77,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,529.23, 284,292.45 and 77,183.04 is: 115,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,529.23 : 284,292.45 = 77,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,529.23/284,292.45 = 77,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,529.23x = 284,292.45 × 77,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,529.23x = 21,942,555,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,555,540.05/189,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,773.99

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