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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,796.88, 284,796.82 and 123,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,796.88, 284,796.82 and 123,221.36 is: 184,897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,796.88 : 284,796.82 = 123,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,796.88/284,796.82 = 123,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,796.88x = 284,796.82 × 123,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,796.88x = 35,093,051,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,051,484.08/189,796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,897.94

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