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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,643.08, 284,245.62 and 71,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,643.08, 284,245.62 and 71,238.84 is: 106,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,643.08 : 284,245.62 = 71,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,643.08/284,245.62 = 71,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,643.08x = 284,245.62 × 71,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,643.08x = 20,249,328,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,328,243.88/189,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,775.99

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