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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,750.36, 284,615.28 and 96,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,750.36, 284,615.28 and 96,253.68 is: 144,375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,750.36 : 284,615.28 = 96,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,750.36/284,615.28 = 96,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,750.36x = 284,615.28 × 96,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,750.36x = 27,395,268,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395,268,084.23/189,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,375.32

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