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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,170.89, 283,694.59 and 62,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,170.89, 283,694.59 and 62,777.18 is: 94,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,170.89 : 283,694.59 = 62,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,170.89/283,694.59 = 62,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,170.89x = 283,694.59 × 62,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,170.89x = 17,809,546,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,546,341.46/189,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,145.28

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