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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,787.86, 284,783.31 and 123,212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,787.86, 284,783.31 and 123,212.34 is: 184,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,787.86 : 284,783.31 = 123,212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,787.86/284,783.31 = 123,212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,787.86x = 284,783.31 × 123,212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,787.86x = 35,088,818,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088,818,018.05/189,787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,884.42

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