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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,743.67, 284,877.95 and 96,315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,743.67, 284,877.95 and 96,315.03 is: 144,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,743.67 : 284,877.95 = 96,315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,743.67/284,877.95 = 96,315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,743.67x = 284,877.95 × 96,315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,743.67x = 27,438,027,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,438,027,819.01/189,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,605.76

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