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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,566.31, 284,568.17 and 96,268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,566.31, 284,568.17 and 96,268.89 is: 144,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,566.31 : 284,568.17 = 96,268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,566.31/284,568.17 = 96,268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,566.31x = 284,568.17 × 96,268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,566.31x = 27,395,061,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,061,855.23/189,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,514.40

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