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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,716.58, 284,738.49 and 105,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,716.58, 284,738.49 and 105,560.82 is: 158,432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,716.58 : 284,738.49 = 105,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,716.58/284,738.49 = 105,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,716.58x = 284,738.49 × 105,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,716.58x = 30,057,228,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,228,489.96/189,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,432.27

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