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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,420.03, 283,998.29 and 95,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,420.03, 283,998.29 and 95,861.79 is: 143,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,420.03 : 283,998.29 = 95,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,420.03/283,998.29 = 95,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,420.03x = 283,998.29 × 95,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,420.03x = 27,224,583,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224,583,957.03/189,420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,726.00

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