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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,844.38, 283,441.56 and 95,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,844.38, 283,441.56 and 95,415.74 is: 143,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,844.38 : 283,441.56 = 95,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,844.38/283,441.56 = 95,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,844.38x = 283,441.56 × 95,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,844.38x = 27,044,786,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,786,194.15/188,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,212.03

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