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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,256.80, 283,932.95 and 62,897.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,256.80, 283,932.95 and 62,897.72 is: 94,362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,256.80 : 283,932.95 = 62,897.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,256.80/283,932.95 = 62,897.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,256.80x = 283,932.95 × 62,897.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,256.80x = 17,858,733,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,733,453.72/189,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,362.44

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