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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,289.52, 283,872.86 and 62,895.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,289.52, 283,872.86 and 62,895.83 is: 94,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,289.52 : 283,872.86 = 62,895.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,289.52/283,872.86 = 62,895.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,289.52x = 283,872.86 × 62,895.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,289.52x = 17,854,419,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,419,144.17/189,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,323.34

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