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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,292.12, 283,876.74 and 62,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,292.12, 283,876.74 and 62,898.42 is: 94,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,292.12 : 283,876.74 = 62,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,292.12/283,876.74 = 62,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,292.12x = 283,876.74 × 62,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,292.12x = 17,855,398,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,398,420.75/189,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,327.21

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