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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,965.85, 284,948.72 and 71,609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,965.85, 284,948.72 and 71,609.51 is: 107,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,965.85 : 284,948.72 = 71,609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,965.85/284,948.72 = 71,609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,965.85x = 284,948.72 × 71,609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,965.85x = 20,405,038,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405,038,568.65/189,965.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,414.25

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