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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,671.46, 284,666.81 and 94,873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,671.46, 284,666.81 and 94,873.21 is: 142,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,671.46 : 284,666.81 = 94,873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,671.46/284,666.81 = 94,873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,671.46x = 284,666.81 × 94,873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,671.46x = 27,007,252,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,007,252,859.13/189,671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,389.65

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