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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,231.66, 283,869.45 and 62,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,231.66, 283,869.45 and 62,883.18 is: 94,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,231.66 : 283,869.45 = 62,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,231.66/283,869.45 = 62,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,231.66x = 283,869.45 × 62,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,231.66x = 17,850,613,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,613,720.85/189,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,332.07

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