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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,474.24, 284,211.40 and 96,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,474.24, 284,211.40 and 96,006.72 is: 144,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,474.24 : 284,211.40 = 96,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,474.24/284,211.40 = 96,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,474.24x = 284,211.40 × 96,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,474.24x = 27,286,204,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286,204,300.61/189,474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,010.10

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