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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,679.08, 284,299.74 and 71,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,679.08, 284,299.74 and 71,274.72 is: 106,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,679.08 : 284,299.74 = 71,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,679.08/284,299.74 = 71,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,679.08x = 284,299.74 × 71,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,679.08x = 20,263,384,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,384,364.57/189,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,829.83

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