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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,784.60, 284,676.90 and 119,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,784.60, 284,676.90 and 119,973.40 is: 179,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,784.60 : 284,676.90 = 119,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,784.60/284,676.90 = 119,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,784.60x = 284,676.90 × 119,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,784.60x = 34,153,655,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153,655,594.46/189,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,960.10

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