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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,283.88, 284,100.78 and 95,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,283.88, 284,100.78 and 95,855.24 is: 143,871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,283.88 : 284,100.78 = 95,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,283.88/284,100.78 = 95,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,283.88x = 284,100.78 × 95,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,283.88x = 27,232,548,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232,548,451.09/189,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,871.46

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