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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,437.40, 284,012.10 and 96,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,437.40, 284,012.10 and 96,010.20 is: 143,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,437.40 : 284,012.10 = 96,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,437.40/284,012.10 = 96,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,437.40x = 284,012.10 × 96,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,437.40x = 27,268,058,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268,058,523.42/189,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,942.32

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