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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,961.32, 275,802.02 and 95,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,961.32, 275,802.02 and 95,158.28 is: 142,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,961.32 : 275,802.02 = 95,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,961.32/275,802.02 = 95,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,961.32x = 275,802.02 × 95,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,961.32x = 26,244,845,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,845,843.73/183,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,665.02

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