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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,821.14, 284,145.27 and 104,217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,821.14, 284,145.27 and 104,217.91 is: 156,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,821.14 : 284,145.27 = 104,217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,821.14/284,145.27 = 104,217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,821.14x = 284,145.27 × 104,217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,821.14x = 29,613,026,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,613,026,175.79/189,821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,004.89

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