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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,869.04, 284,901.12 and 84,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,869.04, 284,901.12 and 84,756.96 is: 127,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,869.04 : 284,901.12 = 84,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,869.04/284,901.12 = 84,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,869.04x = 284,901.12 × 84,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,869.04x = 24,147,352,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147,352,831.80/189,869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,178.99

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