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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,569.88, 284,529.78 and 96,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,569.88, 284,529.78 and 96,141.24 is: 144,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,569.88 : 284,529.78 = 96,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,569.88/284,529.78 = 96,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,569.88x = 284,529.78 × 96,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,569.88x = 27,355,045,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,045,866.13/189,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,300.59

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