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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,977.80, 283,077.90 and 95,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,977.80, 283,077.90 and 95,536.20 is: 143,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,977.80 : 283,077.90 = 95,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,977.80/283,077.90 = 95,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,977.80x = 283,077.90 × 95,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,977.80x = 27,044,186,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,044,186,869.98/188,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,107.75

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