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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,951.88, 284,676.14 and 101,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,951.88, 284,676.14 and 101,013.88 is: 151,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,951.88 : 284,676.14 = 101,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,951.88/284,676.14 = 101,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,951.88x = 284,676.14 × 101,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,951.88x = 28,756,241,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756,241,444.82/189,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,386.98

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