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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,229.56, 283,774.86 and 62,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,229.56, 283,774.86 and 62,846.88 is: 94,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,229.56 : 283,774.86 = 62,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,229.56/283,774.86 = 62,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,229.56x = 283,774.86 × 62,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,229.56x = 17,834,364,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,364,573.44/189,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,247.24

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