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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,611.28, 284,572.44 and 96,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,611.28, 284,572.44 and 96,143.76 is: 144,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,611.28 : 284,572.44 = 96,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,611.28/284,572.44 = 96,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,611.28x = 284,572.44 × 96,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,611.28x = 27,359,864,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,359,864,373.97/189,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,294.50

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