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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,221.47, 283,762.95 and 62,838.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,221.47, 283,762.95 and 62,838.79 is: 94,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,221.47 : 283,762.95 = 62,838.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,221.47/283,762.95 = 62,838.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,221.47x = 283,762.95 × 62,838.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,221.47x = 17,831,320,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,320,424.83/189,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,235.19

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