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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,565.83, 284,347.94 and 77,220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,565.83, 284,347.94 and 77,220.99 is: 115,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,565.83 : 284,347.94 = 77,220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,565.83/284,347.94 = 77,220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,565.83x = 284,347.94 × 77,220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,565.83x = 21,957,629,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,957,629,045.16/189,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,831.16

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