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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,289.22, 283,872.39 and 62,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,289.22, 283,872.39 and 62,895.52 is: 94,322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,289.22 : 283,872.39 = 62,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,289.22/283,872.39 = 62,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,289.22x = 283,872.39 × 62,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,289.22x = 17,854,301,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,301,582.69/189,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,322.87

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