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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,273.30, 283,521.15 and 95,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,273.30, 283,521.15 and 95,831.70 is: 143,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,273.30 : 283,521.15 = 95,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,273.30/283,521.15 = 95,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,273.30x = 283,521.15 × 95,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,273.30x = 27,170,313,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,313,790.46/189,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,550.70

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