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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,730.96, 283,114.24 and 62,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,730.96, 283,114.24 and 62,372 is: 93,563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,730.96 : 283,114.24 = 62,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,730.96/283,114.24 = 62,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,730.96x = 283,114.24 × 62,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,730.96x = 17,658,401,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658,401,377.28/188,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,563.88

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