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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,638.73, 284,469.03 and 71,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,638.73, 284,469.03 and 71,311.10 is: 106,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,638.73 : 284,469.03 = 71,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,638.73/284,469.03 = 71,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,638.73x = 284,469.03 × 71,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,638.73x = 20,285,798,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,798,022.89/189,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,970.75

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