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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,623.30, 284,383.11 and 71,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,623.30, 284,383.11 and 71,285.54 is: 106,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,623.30 : 284,383.11 = 71,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,623.30/284,383.11 = 71,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,623.30x = 284,383.11 × 71,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,623.30x = 20,272,403,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,403,563.23/189,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,908.82

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