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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,618.78, 284,583.69 and 96,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,618.78, 284,583.69 and 96,151.26 is: 144,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,618.78 : 284,583.69 = 96,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,618.78/284,583.69 = 96,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,618.78x = 284,583.69 × 96,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,618.78x = 27,363,080,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,080,368.95/189,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,305.75

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