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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,968, 283,464.96 and 62,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,968, 283,464.96 and 62,608 is: 93,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,968 : 283,464.96 = 62,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,968/283,464.96 = 62,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,968x = 283,464.96 × 62,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,968x = 17,747,174,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,747,174,215.68/188,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,916.29

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