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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,589.38, 284,559.03 and 96,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,589.38, 284,559.03 and 96,160.74 is: 144,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,589.38 : 284,559.03 = 96,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,589.38/284,559.03 = 96,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,589.38x = 284,559.03 × 96,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,589.38x = 27,363,406,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,406,898.48/189,589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,329.85

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