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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,642.80, 284,464.20 and 96,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,642.80, 284,464.20 and 96,330.80 is: 144,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,642.80 : 284,464.20 = 96,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,642.80/284,464.20 = 96,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,642.80x = 284,464.20 × 96,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,642.80x = 27,402,663,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402,663,957.36/189,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,496.20

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