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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,960.32, 275,800.52 and 95,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,960.32, 275,800.52 and 95,157.28 is: 142,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,960.32 : 275,800.52 = 95,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,960.32/275,800.52 = 95,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,960.32x = 275,800.52 × 95,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,960.32x = 26,244,427,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,427,305.79/183,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,663.52

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