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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,614.28, 284,576.94 and 96,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,614.28, 284,576.94 and 96,146.76 is: 144,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,614.28 : 284,576.94 = 96,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,614.28/284,576.94 = 96,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,614.28x = 284,576.94 × 96,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,614.28x = 27,361,150,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,150,751.71/189,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,299.00

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