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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,185.28, 283,933.44 and 95,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,185.28, 283,933.44 and 95,717.76 is: 143,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,185.28 : 283,933.44 = 95,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,185.28/283,933.44 = 95,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,185.28x = 283,933.44 × 95,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,185.28x = 27,177,472,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,472,865.89/189,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,655.32

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