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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,717.92, 283,094.70 and 62,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,717.92, 283,094.70 and 62,359 is: 93,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,717.92 : 283,094.70 = 62,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,717.92/283,094.70 = 62,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,717.92x = 283,094.70 × 62,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,717.92x = 17,653,502,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,502,397.30/188,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,544.39

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