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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,009.80, 283,125.90 and 95,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,009.80, 283,125.90 and 95,568.20 is: 143,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,009.80 : 283,125.90 = 95,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,009.80/283,125.90 = 95,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,009.80x = 283,125.90 × 95,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,009.80x = 27,057,832,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,832,636.38/189,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,155.71

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