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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,029.80, 283,544.70 and 95,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,029.80, 283,544.70 and 95,523.40 is: 143,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,029.80 : 283,544.70 = 95,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,029.80/283,544.70 = 95,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,029.80x = 283,544.70 × 95,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,029.80x = 27,085,153,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,085,153,795.98/189,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,285.10

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