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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,565.21, 284,145.50 and 94,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,565.21, 284,145.50 and 94,608.40 is: 141,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,565.21 : 284,145.50 = 94,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,565.21/284,145.50 = 94,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,565.21x = 284,145.50 × 94,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,565.21x = 26,882,551,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882,551,122.20/189,565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,811.63

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