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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,736.54, 284,797.38 and 95,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,736.54, 284,797.38 and 95,034.58 is: 142,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,736.54 : 284,797.38 = 95,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,736.54/284,797.38 = 95,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,736.54x = 284,797.38 × 95,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,736.54x = 27,065,599,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,599,037.79/189,736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,648.32

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