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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,113.74, 283,573.92 and 62,708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,113.74, 283,573.92 and 62,708.38 is: 94,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,113.74 : 283,573.92 = 62,708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,113.74/283,573.92 = 62,708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,113.74x = 283,573.92 × 62,708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,113.74x = 17,782,461,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,461,133.45/189,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,030.51

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