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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,961.40, 284,967.70 and 65,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,961.40, 284,967.70 and 65,340.60 is: 98,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,961.40 : 284,967.70 = 65,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,961.40/284,967.70 = 65,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,961.40x = 284,967.70 × 65,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,961.40x = 18,619,960,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,960,498.62/189,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,019.71

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