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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,777.18, 284,670.81 and 83,106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,777.18, 284,670.81 and 83,106.03 is: 124,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,777.18 : 284,670.81 = 83,106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,777.18/284,670.81 = 83,106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,777.18x = 284,670.81 × 83,106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,777.18x = 23,657,860,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,860,875.98/189,777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,661.25

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