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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,849.88, 283,449.78 and 95,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,849.88, 283,449.78 and 95,421.24 is: 143,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,849.88 : 283,449.78 = 95,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,849.88/283,449.78 = 95,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,849.88x = 283,449.78 × 95,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,849.88x = 27,047,129,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,129,485.33/188,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,220.26

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