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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,469.24, 284,203.90 and 96,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,469.24, 284,203.90 and 96,001.72 is: 144,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,469.24 : 284,203.90 = 96,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,469.24/284,203.90 = 96,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,469.24x = 284,203.90 × 96,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,469.24x = 27,284,063,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,063,230.71/189,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,002.60

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