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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,730.22, 284,564.14 and 68,125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,730.22, 284,564.14 and 68,125.57 is: 102,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,730.22 : 284,564.14 = 68,125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,730.22/284,564.14 = 68,125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,730.22x = 284,564.14 × 68,125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,730.22x = 19,386,094,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,094,958.01/189,730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,177.16

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