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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,169.14, 283,930.82 and 95,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,169.14, 283,930.82 and 95,740.50 is: 143,700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,169.14 : 283,930.82 = 95,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,169.14/283,930.82 = 95,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,169.14x = 283,930.82 × 95,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,169.14x = 27,183,678,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,678,672.21/189,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,700.39

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