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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,288.38, 284,107.53 and 95,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,288.38, 284,107.53 and 95,859.74 is: 143,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,288.38 : 284,107.53 = 95,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,288.38/284,107.53 = 95,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,288.38x = 284,107.53 × 95,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,288.38x = 27,234,473,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,473,957.84/189,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,878.21

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