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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,851.42, 284,689.48 and 69,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,851.42, 284,689.48 and 69,878.24 is: 104,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,851.42 : 284,689.48 = 69,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,851.42/284,689.48 = 69,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,851.42x = 284,689.48 × 69,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,851.42x = 19,893,599,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893,599,808.92/189,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,785.10

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