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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,939.89, 284,704.80 and 123,427.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,939.89, 284,704.80 and 123,427.75 is: 185,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,939.89 : 284,704.80 = 123,427.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,939.89/284,704.80 = 123,427.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,939.89x = 284,704.80 × 123,427.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,939.89x = 35,140,472,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,472,878.20/189,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,008.39

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