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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,296.80, 283,556.40 and 95,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,296.80, 283,556.40 and 95,855.20 is: 143,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,296.80 : 283,556.40 = 95,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,296.80/283,556.40 = 95,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,296.80x = 283,556.40 × 95,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,296.80x = 27,180,355,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,355,433.28/189,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,585.92

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