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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,983.97, 285,054.45 and 83,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,983.97, 285,054.45 and 83,312.73 is: 125,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,983.97 : 285,054.45 = 83,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,983.97/285,054.45 = 83,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,983.97x = 285,054.45 × 83,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,983.97x = 23,748,663,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,663,002.88/189,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,003.51

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