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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,182.14, 283,950.36 and 95,753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,182.14, 283,950.36 and 95,753.50 is: 143,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,182.14 : 283,950.36 = 95,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,182.14/283,950.36 = 95,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,182.14x = 283,950.36 × 95,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,182.14x = 27,189,240,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189,240,796.26/189,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,719.91

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