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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,169.89, 283,693.09 and 62,776.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,169.89, 283,693.09 and 62,776.18 is: 94,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,169.89 : 283,693.09 = 62,776.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,169.89/283,693.09 = 62,776.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,169.89x = 283,693.09 × 62,776.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,169.89x = 17,809,167,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,167,064.13/189,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,143.77

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