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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,230.56, 283,776.36 and 62,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,230.56, 283,776.36 and 62,847.88 is: 94,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,230.56 : 283,776.36 = 62,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,230.56/283,776.36 = 62,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,230.56x = 283,776.36 × 62,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,230.56x = 17,834,742,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,742,620.12/189,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,248.74

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