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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,371.88, 284,232.96 and 95,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,371.88, 284,232.96 and 95,943.24 is: 144,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,371.88 : 284,232.96 = 95,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,371.88/284,232.96 = 95,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,371.88x = 284,232.96 × 95,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,371.88x = 27,270,231,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,231,097.19/189,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,003.59

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