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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,828.36, 284,821.11 and 83,157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,828.36, 284,821.11 and 83,157.21 is: 124,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,828.36 : 284,821.11 = 83,157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,828.36/284,821.11 = 83,157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,828.36x = 284,821.11 × 83,157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,828.36x = 23,684,928,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,684,928,856.70/189,828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,770.23

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