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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,035.80, 283,553.70 and 95,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,035.80, 283,553.70 and 95,529.40 is: 143,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,035.80 : 283,553.70 = 95,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,035.80/283,553.70 = 95,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,035.80x = 283,553.70 × 95,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,035.80x = 27,087,714,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,714,828.78/189,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,294.10

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