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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,962.32, 275,803.52 and 95,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,962.32, 275,803.52 and 95,159.28 is: 142,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,962.32 : 275,803.52 = 95,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,962.32/275,803.52 = 95,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,962.32x = 275,803.52 × 95,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,962.32x = 26,245,264,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,264,384.67/183,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,666.52

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