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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,271.80, 283,907.70 and 95,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,271.80, 283,907.70 and 95,765.40 is: 143,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,271.80 : 283,907.70 = 95,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,271.80/283,907.70 = 95,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,271.80x = 283,907.70 × 95,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,271.80x = 27,188,534,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188,534,453.58/189,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,648.10

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