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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,917.41, 284,744.90 and 83,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,917.41, 284,744.90 and 83,250.13 is: 124,817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,917.41 : 284,744.90 = 83,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,917.41/284,744.90 = 83,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,917.41x = 284,744.90 × 83,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,917.41x = 23,705,049,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,705,049,525.59/189,917.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,817.67

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