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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,114.80, 283,672.20 and 95,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,114.80, 283,672.20 and 95,608.40 is: 143,412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,114.80 : 283,672.20 = 95,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,114.80/283,672.20 = 95,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,114.80x = 283,672.20 × 95,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,114.80x = 27,121,445,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,445,166.48/189,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,412.60

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