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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,651.77, 284,476.59 and 77,331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,651.77, 284,476.59 and 77,331.55 is: 115,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,651.77 : 284,476.59 = 77,331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,651.77/284,476.59 = 77,331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,651.77x = 284,476.59 × 77,331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,651.77x = 21,999,015,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,015,465.62/189,651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,996.89

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