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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,165.40, 283,604.10 and 95,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,165.40, 283,604.10 and 95,738.20 is: 143,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,165.40 : 283,604.10 = 95,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,165.40/283,604.10 = 95,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,165.40x = 283,604.10 × 95,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,165.40x = 27,151,746,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,746,046.62/189,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,534.42

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