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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,759.15, 284,897.93 and 96,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,759.15, 284,897.93 and 96,330.51 is: 144,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,759.15 : 284,897.93 = 96,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,759.15/284,897.93 = 96,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,759.15x = 284,897.93 × 96,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,759.15x = 27,444,362,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444,362,413.19/189,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,627.35

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