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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,961.84, 284,691.62 and 99,820.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,961.84, 284,691.62 and 99,820.38 is: 149,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,961.84 : 284,691.62 = 99,820.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,961.84/284,691.62 = 99,820.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,961.84x = 284,691.62 × 99,820.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,961.84x = 28,418,025,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,025,691.22/189,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,598.60

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