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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,178.14, 283,944.36 and 95,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,178.14, 283,944.36 and 95,749.50 is: 143,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,178.14 : 283,944.36 = 95,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,178.14/283,944.36 = 95,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,178.14x = 283,944.36 × 95,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,178.14x = 27,187,530,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187,530,497.82/189,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,713.91

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