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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,112.80, 283,669.20 and 95,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,112.80, 283,669.20 and 95,606.40 is: 143,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,112.80 : 283,669.20 = 95,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,112.80/283,669.20 = 95,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,112.80x = 283,669.20 × 95,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,112.80x = 27,120,591,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,591,002.88/189,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,409.60

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