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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,217.47, 283,756.95 and 62,834.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,217.47, 283,756.95 and 62,834.79 is: 94,229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,217.47 : 283,756.95 = 62,834.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,217.47/283,756.95 = 62,834.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,217.47x = 283,756.95 × 62,834.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,217.47x = 17,829,808,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,808,364.29/189,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,229.19

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