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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,291.12, 283,875.25 and 62,897.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,291.12, 283,875.25 and 62,897.42 is: 94,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,291.12 : 283,875.25 = 62,897.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,291.12/283,875.25 = 62,897.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,291.12x = 283,875.25 × 62,897.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,291.12x = 17,855,021,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,021,379.30/189,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,325.72

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