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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,960.38, 285,038.99 and 96,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,960.38, 285,038.99 and 96,466.13 is: 144,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,960.38 : 285,038.99 = 96,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,960.38/285,038.99 = 96,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,960.38x = 285,038.99 × 96,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,960.38x = 27,496,606,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,606,356.88/189,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,749.17

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