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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,004.16, 283,528.12 and 62,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,004.16, 283,528.12 and 62,655.50 is: 93,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,004.16 : 283,528.12 = 62,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,004.16/283,528.12 = 62,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,004.16x = 283,528.12 × 62,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,004.16x = 17,764,596,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764,596,122.66/189,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,990.50

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