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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,640.08, 284,241.12 and 71,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,640.08, 284,241.12 and 71,235.84 is: 106,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,640.08 : 284,241.12 = 71,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,640.08/284,241.12 = 71,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,640.08x = 284,241.12 × 71,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,640.08x = 20,248,154,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,154,945.74/189,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,771.50

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