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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,167, 283,721.34 and 62,862.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,167, 283,721.34 and 62,862.08 is: 94,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,167 : 283,721.34 = 62,862.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,167/283,721.34 = 62,862.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,167x = 283,721.34 × 62,862.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,167x = 17,835,313,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835,313,572.79/189,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,283.43

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