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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,156.80, 283,735.20 and 95,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,156.80, 283,735.20 and 95,844.80 is: 143,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,156.80 : 283,735.20 = 95,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,156.80/283,735.20 = 95,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,156.80x = 283,735.20 × 95,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,156.80x = 27,194,543,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194,543,496.96/189,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,767.20

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