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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,864, 284,609.70 and 105,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,864, 284,609.70 and 105,664.50 is: 158,393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,864 : 284,609.70 = 105,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,864/284,609.70 = 105,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,864x = 284,609.70 × 105,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,864x = 30,073,141,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,073,141,645.65/189,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,393.07

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