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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,842.88, 283,439.28 and 95,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,842.88, 283,439.28 and 95,414.24 is: 143,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,842.88 : 283,439.28 = 95,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,842.88/283,439.28 = 95,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,842.88x = 283,439.28 × 95,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,842.88x = 27,044,143,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,143,487.35/188,842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,209.76

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