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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,997.23, 284,903.82 and 77,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,997.23, 284,903.82 and 77,632.83 is: 116,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,997.23 : 284,903.82 = 77,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,997.23/284,903.82 = 77,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,997.23x = 284,903.82 × 77,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,997.23x = 22,117,889,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117,889,824.41/189,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,411.64

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